Tag: Jordan Romano
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Jordan Romano headed to the IL
July 29, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays – Jordan Romano will need an IL stint after his back locked up during Friday’s game. Look for Erik Swanson and Yimi Garcia to be the best options for saves in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Swanson | Garcia | Mayza.
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Back discomfort forces Jordan Romano’s early exit
July 29, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays – Jordan Romano had faced five hitters in the 9th on Friday — retiring two and allowing three of them to reach — when his back “locked up,” per John Schneider. Yimi Garcia recorded the game’s final out and earned his third save, though Romano’s removal is obviously the…
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Miguel Castro falters for Diamondbacks; Jordan Romano finally takes mound
July 21, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks — Pitching with a 5-3 lead in the eighth inning, the Diamondbacks went with Miguel Castro, who was… not good. He allowed a double, a walk and a three-run, go-ahead homer and was charged with the loss. Kevin Ginkel had gone in two straight so he might not have appeared…
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Aroldis Chapman records first save as a Ranger and could the Rays be moving towards the unthinkable?
July 16, 2023 Texas Rangers – Aroldis Chapman struck out a pair in a scoreless 9th inning and recorded his first save as a Ranger. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Chapman is not the Rangers’ closer but that he and Will Smith will share the duties. We will see if either one can establish himself…
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A quiet return after the All Star Break.
July 15, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays — Jordan Romano was removed from the All Star Game after only 5 pitches, but he threw a side session yesterday, and is reportedly doing much better than expected. Romano may still get a couple days off here, but it seems that he dodged a possible IL stint, which…