SERGIO ROMO NEWS

Elects free agency Romo has elected free agency after he cleared outright waivers Wednesday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact After he was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Saturday, Romo cleared waivers but elected free agency instead of reporting to Triple-A Buffalo. The 39-year-old has appeared in 23 games this season with the Mariners and Blue Jays, posting a disappointing 7.50 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 14 punchouts over 18 frames. Romo is now free to sign with whatever team he wants moving forward.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Blue Jays outrighted Romo to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday after he cleared waivers, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact Since Romo has accrued more than five years of MLB service time, he'll have the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency if he wants to pursue opportunities with another organization. The 39-year-old right-hander may be running out of chances at the big-league level, as he's now been dropped from the Mariners' and Blue Jays' 40-man rosters since the start of the season. Over his 23 appearances between the two clubs, Romo submitted a 7.50 ERA and 1.39 WHIP across 18 innings.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Romo was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Impact Romo joined the Blue Jays' bullpen in late March and allowed three runs (two earned) in 3.2 innings over six relief appearances with the club. However, he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster as part of a move after Jeremy Beasley was recalled Saturday.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in extras Friday Romo (0-1) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs (two earned) on one hit and one walk without recording an out in the 11th inning against the Mariners.

Impact With the score tied 2-2 and the phantom runner at second base, the veteran right-hander walked Carlos Santana before Eugenio Suarez yanked a slider down the left-field line for a three-run, walkoff blast. The hit and the runs were the first Romo had allowed in five appearances since joining the Blue Jays, but the 39-year-old isn't likely to see much high-leverage work even if he does stick around on the roster for the long term.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romo K's Harold Ramirez | 07/01/2022 Sergio Romo gets Harold Ramirez to strike out for his second whiff in the 7th inning in his debut with the Blue Jays

JULY 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

What Does Sergio Romo Bring to the Blue Jays? On Sergio Romo’s role in the Blue Jays’ bullpen and what he brings to Toronto.

JUNE 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Blue Jays add veteran Romo to bullpen TORONTO - His activation not official until Wednesday, Blue Jays pitcher Sergio Romo watched from a stadium restaurant as his new team earne...

JUNE 29, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Blue Jays add Sergio Romo to bolster 'pen The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with right-hander Sergio Romo on a one-year Major League contract on Wednesday. Romo, 39, posted an...

JUNE 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

Signs with Blue Jays Romo signed a one-year contract with the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Impact Romo was let go by the Mariners last week but will join Toronto's major-league bullpen on a one-year deal. The right-hander posted an 8.16 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 14.1 innings over 17 relief appearances with Seattle this year and should serve mainly as a middle reliever for the Blue Jays. Right-hander Shaun Anderson was sent down as part of a move to make room for Romo on the active roster.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Blue Jays Sign Reliever Sergio Romo In need of some bullpen help, the Blue Jays have reportedly agreed to an MLB deal with veteran reliever Sergio Romo.

JUNE 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cut loose by Seattle The Mariners granted Romo his unconditional release Wednesday.

Impact Romo went unclaimed when the Mariners exposed him to waivers Monday, but rather than sticking around in the organization and reporting to Triple-A Tacoma, he'll evaluate his opportunities elsewhere. The 39-year-old right-hander looks to be nearing the end of the line, as he was roughed up for 13 earned runs on 18 hits and four walks over 14.1 innings out of the Seattle bullpen before he was cast off the 40-man roster.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romo cut by Mariners as Ken Giles joins bullpen

Relievers Sergio Romo and and Roenis Elías were cut by the struggling Seattle Mariners to make room for reliever Ken Giles and infielder Kevin Padlo

JUNE 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Romo was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The 39-year-old with the 86-mph fastball may have finally reached the end of his time as an effective major-league pitcher. In 14.1 innings this season, he's struggled to an 8.16 ERA and 1.53 WHIP while striking out just 16.9 percent of opposing batters. That line seemingly makes him unlikely to be claimed off waivers. Ken Giles (finger) was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trout homers again as Angels sweep twinbill from Mariners

Mike Trout hit his 51st career home run against Seattle, Jared Walsh added a pinch-hit two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels swept a doubleheader from the Mariners, winning the...

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bounces back with fourth hold Romo secured his fourth hold in a win over the Astros on Monday, allowing a hit and a walk while recording three strikeouts in a scoreless eighth inning.

Impact It took Romo an elevated 26 pitches to get through his one frame, but he was able to escape it unscathed after allowing seven earned runs on six hits (four home runs) over the 1.2 innings covering his prior two outings. The right-hander's recent pair of hiccups notwithstanding, Romo has largely been a reliable bullpen asset otherwise while allowing just one earned run in his other nine appearances.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rings up third hold Romo was credited with his third hold in a win over the Athletics on Monday, firing a scoreless two-thirds of an inning during which he issued a walk.

Impact Romo has quickly logged five appearances since coming off a month-long stay on the injured list May 13, recording a pair of holds while posting scoreless efforts in four of those outings. The seemingly ageless veteran now sports a sterling 1.35 ERA and 0.75 WHIP across 6.2 innings over seven appearances overall.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs second hold Sunday Romo secured his second hold in a win over the Mets on Sunday, firing a perfect seventh inning.

Impact One game after logging his first appearance in over a month due to a shoulder injury, Romo was right back out there and generated an efficient 13-pitch outing. The 39-year-old appears primed for plenty of work moving forward now that he's apparently past his health issues.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless frame Saturday Romo, activated from the injured list Friday, fired a perfect ninth inning in a loss to the Mets on Saturday.

Impact The veteran right-hander could hardly have been sharper in his first appearance since April 11, firing four of his five pitches for strikes. The veteran has opened his Mariners tenure with three straight scoreless efforts.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list Romo (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since April 11 with inflammation in his right shoulder, and he'll rejoin the active roster after making one rehab appearance with Triple-A Tacoma. Romo appeared in two games prior to the injury and picked up a hold over two scoreless frames, and he figures to fill a late-inning role now that he's healthy, though save chance are likely to be infrequent.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks ready for return Romo (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch simulated game against Ichiro Suzuki on Friday and received rave reviews from manager Scott Servais, the Associated Press reports.

Impact It was Romo's second throwing session in the last four days, and Servais came away from it saying that his veteran reliever looked ready to return. Romo's target return date has been during the Mariners' current homestand, and given this latest development, it seems that will come to pass.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Romo (shoulder) threw a 26-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Impact President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto was optimistic that Romo would be able to return sometime during the Mariners' homestand that begins Thursday, but the right-hander is scheduled to throw a live BP in the coming days. While it's a positive development that he'll be able to face hitters, the Mariners will determine whether the right-hander requires a rehab assignment based on how he feels after his live BP, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. While his status for Seattle's homestand is in question, Romo is trending in the right direction overall.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return next week Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Saturday that Romo (shoulder) could return during the Mariners' upcoming homestead, which is scheduled to begin May 5, C...

Impact Romo resumed playing catch recently and remains in a throwing program. Although the right-hander was initially expected to have a minimal stay on the IL, he'll likely be forced to miss nearly a month once he's ultimately cleared to return to game action. It wouldn't be surprising to see Romo begin a rehab assignment early next week before rejoining the major-league club.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing catch again Romo (shoulder) recently resumed playing catch in Seattle but remains without a clear timeline to return from the 10-day injured list, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Romo initially planned to spend the minimum amount of time on the IL after he was deactivated April 13, but he's made slower progress than anticipated as he works his way back from right shoulder inflammation. The fact that he hasn't been shut down from throwing is encouraging, but since he has yet to get back on the mound more than two weeks after landing on the IL, Romo will likely need to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the big club.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmussen, Rays end Mariners' four-game winning streak 3-2

Drew Rasmussen struck out nine in six shutout innings, Kevin Kiermaier hit a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Seattle 3-2, ending the Mariners’ four-game winning streak

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Short IL stay expected Romo's (shoulder) stay on the injured list should be right about the minimum 10 days according to manager Scott Servais, Joey Pollizze of MLB.com reports.

Impact Servais noted Romo was taking anti-inflammatories for the next several days, which should help kickstart the healing process. The right-hander expressed to Servais he expected to be "good to go" by the end of his IL stint, and the Mariners' skipper placed some faith in that assessment by noting players of Romo's experience know their bodies very well by this point in their career.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE