JORDAN ROMANO NEWS

Blue Jays send RHP Jordan Romano on rehab assignment The Toronto Blue Jays moved closer to getting the back of their bullpen intact, sending All-Star closer Jordan Romano on a rehab assignment...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Blue Jays send RHP Jordan Romano on rehab assignment The Toronto Blue Jays moved closer to getting the back of their bullpen intact, sending All-Star closer Jordan Romano on a rehab assignment...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

On track for Tuesday Romano (back) is on track to return to the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Romano is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Buffalo and could be activated from the IL after making just one appearance on the farm. The 30-year-old closer has been sidelined since late July because of lower-back inflammation.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another bullpen Wednesday Romano (back) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Romano resumed throwing off a mound over the weekend and has responded well so far. Out since late July due to lower-back inflammation, he could skip a minor-league rehab assignment and return to the Blue Jays' closer role when first eligible this Sunday. Erik Swanson and Jordan Hicks have largely been sharing ninth-inning duties in his absence.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for mound work Romano (back) completed a bullpen session Sunday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Romano seems to be making good progress in his recovery from lower-back inflammation and looks like he'll have a chance at returning from the 15-day injured list when first eligible Aug. 13. While Romano has been sidelined, the Blue Jays have leaned on Erik Swanson (two saves) and Jordan Hicks (one save) in closing situations.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins flat-ground throwing Romano (back) played catch on flat ground Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact It was his first time picking up a baseball since he landed on the injured list this past Saturday due to lower-back inflammation. Romano could advance to mound work sometime this weekend and might be able to return to the Blue Jays when first eligible Aug. 13. Yimi Garcia logged the most recent save for Toronto last Friday against the Angels and the Jays also added Jordan Hicks from the Cardinals ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, but there should be no competition for Romano when he is healthy.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays put closer Jordan Romano on IL with back pain, recall Nate Pearson

The Toronto Blue Jays put closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a sore lower back.

JULY 29, 2023

Blue Jays put RHP Jordan Romano (back) on 15-day IL The Toronto Blue Jays placed closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Saturday with lower back inflammation.

JULY 29, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Blue Jays put RHP Jordan Romano (back) on 15-day IL The Toronto Blue Jays placed closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Saturday with lower back inflammation.

JULY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Blue Jays put closer Jordan Romano on IL with sore lower back, recall Pearson

The Toronto Blue Jays put closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Saturday because of a sore lower back, one day after the right-hander left with two outs in the ninth inni...

JULY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays Closer Jordan Romano Heads To Injured List The Blue Jays will be without Jordan Romano for at least 15 days as the closer heads to the IL with lower back inflammation.

JULY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

To IL with back inflammation Romano was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with lower-back inflammation.

Impact Romano will be eligible to return Aug. 13. Nate Pearson was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Pearson has re-joined the Blue Jays as Jordan Romano might head to the Injured List Jordan Romano might be headed to the Injured List. R...

JULY 29, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Back issues resurface Romano's lower back locked up on him during Friday's appearance against the Angels, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. He gave up two hits and a walk in a scoreless two-thirds of...

Impact Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that the team will evaluate Romano on Saturday morning. Romano's back was bothering him so much that he had to leave his appearance in the All-Star Game, but a subsequent MRI was clean and he's been able to manage the issue in the weeks since. Yimi Garcia replaced Romano in the ninth inning Friday and recorded the final out to secure the save.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 28th save Romano struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Monday's 6-3 extra-innings win over the Dodgers.

Impact Romano turned in a drama-free performance, retiring the side on nine pitches to lock down his second save in as many days. The closer is up to 28 saves in 31 chances this season. He's pitched to a 2.83 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 50:14 K:BB through 41.1 innings this season. Romano has kept runs off the board in six of his last seven outings.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures save Sunday Romano issued one walk in a scoreless inning against Seattle on Sunday. He struck out one and earned a save.

Impact Despite throwing just 11 of 21 pitches for strikes Sunday, Romano quickly bounced back from the loss he took Friday against the Mariners. He's now converted 17 straight save opportunities, making his 27 for 30 this season. He lowered his season ERA to 2.90 with a 49:14 K:BB through 40.1 innings.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Romano earns save | 07/23/2023 Jordan Romano induces a flyout from Eugenio Suárez to escape trouble and close out the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Mariners

JULY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays get homers from Guerrero and Belt before Romano holds off the Mariners, 4-3

Pinch-hitter Santiago Espinal singled home the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning and closer Jordan Romano escaped a ninth-inning jam as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle M...

JULY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Handed loss Friday Romano (4-5) allowed a run on a hit and two walks over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Friday versus the Mariners.

Impact It wasn't a save situation, but Romano struggled in his second outing since returning from a back injury suffered at the All-Star Game. He's converted his last 16 save chances, but he's also taken three losses while allowing six runs over 20.1 innings over that span. For the season, Romano has a 2.97 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 48:13 K:BB through 39.1 innings while adding 26 saves in 29 chances.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Romano seals the win | 07/20/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

News and Notes: Padres DFA Rougned Odor, Jordan Romano is available to pitch tonight, and more The San Diego Padres made a roster move ahead of their three-game seri...

JULY 18, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Available to pitch Tuesday Romano (back) said he'll be available to pitch out of the Blue Jays' bullpen Tuesday versus the Padres, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Romano hasn't made an appearance since he had to leave his All-Star Game outing with lower-back tightness. However, the closer is feeling much better after receiving treatment and is ready to be called upon, if needed.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Imaging comes back clean Romano (back) underwent an MRI on his lower back which came back clean Saturday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Romano faced just one batter in the All-Star Game before exiting with lower-back tightness, but the problem appears to be a minor one. Tests revealed nothing serious, but he remains day-to-day and was thus unable to pick up the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks, with Yimi Garcia getting the opportunity instead.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with back issue Romano will throw off a mound before Friday's game against the Diamondbacks to test out his back, and it sounds like a day-to-day injury, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact If Romano, who experienced lower-back tightness during the All-Star game, needs an extra day, the Jays have a fresh bullpen, so they would likely opt to go that route if he isn't 100 percent. Matheson said the team doesn't sound worried. Erik Swanson seems like the most likely pitcher to get the save Friday if Romano ends up being unavailable.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Romano exits the ASG | 07/11/2023 Dusty Baker talks about his decision to take out Jordan Romano after Romano sustains an apparent injury in the 7th inning

JULY 12, 2023 • MLB.COM