In the middle of a tense Dodgers-Brewers series, fans were not expecting their X feed to break more news than the broadcast. However, right as the game unfolded, a 26-year-old outfielder—once identified as a promising talent—was gone. Mid-game.
While the timing raised eyebrows, the move was not entirely out of nowhere. Steward Berroa had been DFA just a week earlier on July 3. Still, announcing his trade mid-way through a live game against the very team he headed to looked like something straight out of a sitcom.
The Dodgers’ official X account casually dropped an update: “The Dodgers trade OF Steward Berroa to Milwaukee for cash considerations.” Cue the chaos. The Dodgers fans instantly flooded social media with stunned reactions.
Ironically, Berroa had only joined the Dodgers two months prior—also in a cash deal. Now, the revolving door has spun again and the 26-year-old is off to the Brewers.
What made the move more head-scratching was his performance in Triple-A Oklahoma City. In just 27 games, the outfielder slashed an eye-catching .330/.424/.433, with 11 steals in 14 tries. While Berroa was not setting the majors on fire just yet, this kind of minor league effectiveness, paired with elite base-running, has fans asking about the timing of his trade.
To make things weirder, the Brewers are now stashing Berroa on the IL while optioning the star to Triple-A Nashville. That is not quite the instant-effect some envisioned, specifically, after watching the star zip around bases like a blur for six straight minor-league seasons. However, from the Dodgers’ lens, the deal help clear the roster and bring in some financial flexibility.
The Dodgers trade OF Steward Berroa to Milwaukee for cash considerations.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 9, 2025
But honestly, when you trade a star mid-series to your opponent and declare it on social media, like, it is no big deal? Yeah—fans are absolutely going to have fun with it. While the Dodgers could argue this was just a routine roster cleanup, the fans did not see it that way.
Fans react with sarcasm and shade after Steward Berroa’s surprise exit
One fan concluded the mood perfectly, saying, “Billion(s) dollar team needing to trade for cash, bums lol.” It was a jab rooted in real numbers. As per a CNBC report, the Dodgers are valued at $5.8 B, making the team the second-most valuable MLB team behind only the Yankees. So, the idea of trading a star for mere cash considerations felt absurd to many.
Another fan wrote, “Probably better than Mookie right now.” Now, that can spark more debate. While clearly sarcastic, the reaction touched a nerve. Mookie Betts, despite an elite defense at shortstop this season, has endured a slump at the plate. The 32-year-old went 0-for-4 in a comeback win over the White Sox, bringing up concerns related to his consistency. The comparison between Berroa and Betts is clearly exaggerated, but it’s understandable why the fan took a cheeky dig at Betts, who is not quite meeting the sky-high expectations at the moment.
And, the jokes only escalated. “Dookie Betts and Teoscar next,” another fan chimed in, dragging Teoscar Hernández into the conversation. The slugger has not played since fouling a ball off his foot against the Astros and the timing of his absence has added to the chaos. While the injury appeared legitimate, the lack of updates and the Berroa trade has set social media ablaze with speculation.
The Berroa trade also drew some historical comparisons— although they were a little off. “Same thing happened to Randy Johnson,” read a comment. Now, that story is related to a bench-clearing brawl, not a trade. Johnson, back in 1999, during a bench clearing brawl between the Giants and the D-backs accidentally donned the Giants’ cap—establishing an iconic visual. But Berroa’s deal did not contain any mix-ups with uniforms. The comparison just didn’t land right.
Finally, one fan cut through all the confusion with a simple punchline: “In other words, he was sold.” Cold, however, it was not inaccurate. Steward Berroa’s mid-game trade was not just another under-the-radar roster move. It became a viral moment. And understandably so!
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