SERGIO ROMO NEWS

Could see save opportunities Romo is a candidate to see some save opportunities in the wake of Trevor Rosenthal's (shoulder) placement on the injured list Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran reliever boasts 134 career saves and was 5-for-6 in closing opportunities during the 2020 campaign with the Twins. However, Romo may still yield a solid chunk of ninth-inning chances while Rosenthal is sidelined to Jake Diekman, who enjoyed a dominant spring that significantly outpaced the 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP that the 38-year-old produced over his four Cactus League frames.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team Romo (paternity) returned to camp Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Romo was away from the team for several days following the birth of his child, but he'll throw a bullpen Thursday and pitch in Saturday's spring game. The right-hander could also pitch in the team's final Cactus League game Monday, and it appears as though he's still on track for Opening Day.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Away on paternity leave Romo is away from the team to be with his wife and newborn baby but is expected to return Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Romo has made just three Cactus League appearances, with none coming in the last week. There hasn't been any indication that he won't be ready for the start of the regular season, however.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Bullpen strong; Lowrie shows range With the A’s shifting around pitching plans due to the threat of rain in the area, Friday’s 5-4 win over the Padres at Hohokam Stadium in Me...

MARCH 13, 2021 • MLB.COM

Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return

Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox has made his spring training debut after being slowed by a sore right shoulder

MARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

You've got to see this Fernando Tatis Jr. homer off A's Sergio Romo Here’s video of Fernando Tatis Jr.’s monstrous home run off Sergio Romo. Tatis was...

MARCH 12, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Hit hard in spring debut Romo made his Cactus League debut in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs, allowing two earned runs on two hits, a walk and a balk across an inning. He struck out two.

Impact One of the two runs came on a solo home run by Joc Pederson, and Romo clearly had trouble with his location even when the ball didn't leave the park. The veteran reliever is ticketed for a key setup role behind projected closer Trevor Rosenthal (groin) during each player's debut campaign with the Athletics.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why ex-Giants Sergio Romo and Yusmeiro Petit fit in so well with the A's Sergio Romo and Yusmeiro Petit were part of championship-winning bullpens with the Giants. Reunited, they hope to do the same with the A's.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not yet throwing Romo has yet to throw a bullpen session in spring training, but manager Bob Melvin confirmed Thursday it's by design and not indicative of any injury, Matt Kawahara of the San Fran...

Impact Melvin adds the veteran reliever is one of several arms being built up slowly. The 37-year-old would seemingly have plenty of wiggle room in terms of preparation time, considering his body of work over an extended period. Romo is expected to fill a key later-inning relief role for a revamped Athletics bullpen that lost a veteran right-hander with a very similar profile in Joakim Soria this offseason, among other arms.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen additions for Twins don't mean demotion for Rogers

The Minnesota Twins bolstered their bullpen this winter by signing two pitchers with ninth-inning experience

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What we learned at A’s camp: Why Sergio Romo chose to sign with Oakland “The opportunity to win now wasn’t necessarily with every organization that called me. That’s why I was asking about the A’s. This organizat...

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Romo can earn bonuses for appearances, closing with A's Reliever Sergio Romo’s $2.25 million, one-year deal with the Oakland Athletics includes $250,000 in bonus...

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Romo can earn bonuses for appearances, closing with A's PHOENIX (AP) — Reliever Sergio Romo's $2.25 million, one-year deal with the Oakland Athletics includes $250,000 in bonus opportunities for p...

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Romo can earn bonuses for appearances, closing with A’s Reliever Sergio Romo’s $2.25 million, one-year deal with the Oakland Athletics includes $250,000 in bonus opportunities for pitching appearances and another $500,000 if he regains...

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Romo can earn bonuses for appearances, closing with A's

Reliever Sergio Romo’s $2.25 million, one-year deal with the Oakland Athletics includes $250,000 in bonus opportunities for pitching appearances and another $500,000 if he regains...

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins pitchers again in prove-it mode, starting with Berrios

The pitching staff carried the load for the Minnesota Twins last year to win a second straight division title

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Romo's arrival provides options for A's 'pen The minute Sergio Romo walked onto the practice fields of the A’s Spring Training facility at Fitch Park, manager Bob Melvin noticed a diffe...

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • MLB.COM

Rosenthal reaches $11M deal with A's, who add Moreland

Experienced closer Trevor Rosenthal reached agreement on an $11 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Romo’s $4.75 million option declined by Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins declined a $4.75 million option on right-hander Sergio Romo, who gets a $250,00 buyout and became a free agent.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Why the Twins declined Sergio Romo's option, and where it leaves the bullpen With payrolls expected to shrink and the Twins flush with bullpen depth, Romo's $5 million price tag for 2021 proved to be too much.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins decline 2021 option on pitcher Sergio Romo Veteran reliever Sergio Romo, who made $4.75 million this season, is now a free agent, but the Twins wouldn't rule out signing him to a less...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Source: Romo's '21 option declined by Twins The Twins declined reliever Sergio Romo's club option for 2021 on Wednesday, sources told MLB.com, adding the well-liked veteran to the casc...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • MLB.COM

Twins decline 2021 option Minnesota declined the $5 million option in Romo's contract for 2021, electing to give him a $250,000 buyout, the La Velle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Romo had a decent season in a setup role with a 4.05 ERA, five saves and a 10.4 K/9. While the Twins may have been prepared to move on from Romo since he'll be 38 next season, this move may indicate the Twins expect a soft market for free agent middle relievers this winter.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins decline 2021 option on pitcher Sergio Romo Veteran reliever Sergio Romo, who made $4.75 million this season, is now a free agent, but the Twins wouldn't rule out signing him to a less...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Curses! Postseason losses continue for long-suffering teams

It was not a good start to the Major League Baseball postseason for those who don’t believe in curses

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS