Phillies signing RHP Jordan Romano

Field Level Media|published: Mon 9th December, 18:37 2024

May 19, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano (68) delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Phillies signed two-time All-Star closer Jordan Romano to a one-year contract on Monday.

Financial terms were not disclosed, but ESPN and The Athletic reported the deal was worth $7.75 million.

The 31-year-old right-hander was non-tendered by Toronto earlier this offseason. The Phillies bolstered their bullpen after Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estevez hit free agency.

Romano went 1-2 with a 6.59 ERA in 15 relief appearances with the Blue Jays in 2024. Romano battled injuries last season and underwent season-ending right elbow surgery in July.

He saved 36 games in 2022 and 2023, earning All-Star nods in each season. Overall, Romano is 20-17 in 231 career relief appearances with 105 saves and a 2.90 ERA.

--Field Level Media

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