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Wed Jun 14 202323:56Jordan Romano Earns 19th Save
On Wednesday, Toronto Blue Jays relief hurler Jordan Romano secured his 19th save of the season by conceding just one run in the ninth inning against the Orioles. Given the responsibility to defend a three-run advantage in the final inning, Romano gave up three hits and an earned run but recovered. With 19 saves, the 30-year-old has also posted a 3-2 record, a 2.89 ERA, and 34 strikeouts in 28 innings. Romano has cemented himself as one of the top closers in the league, and he is an excellent relief option to have in fantasy.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Jun 9 202301:22Jordan Romano Collects 17th Save
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano threw a perfect ninth inning to secure a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros. Romano struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner. The flamethrower now has a 2.77 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 32 strikeouts in 26 IP. He is also 17-for-20 in save opportunities and has notched five saves in June alone. Those 17 saves are second in the MLB, behind only Emmanuel Clase. As the clear closer on a solid Toronto team, Romano is one of the elite fantasy options from the back end.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Jun 2 202300:20Jordan Romano Notches 13th Save
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano allowed a run but managed to pick up his 13th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one in his inning of work. The 30-year-old now holds a 3.27 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 28 strikeouts in 22 IP. He has now converted 13 of 16 save opportunities and will continue to work in a traditional closer role for the Blue Jays. Given the team context and his relative success, Romano is one of the elite closers in fantasy baseball.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon May 29 202309:39Jordan Romano Earns 12th Save
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano was called upon to protect a three-run lead versus the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The 30-year-old needed only 16 pitches to eliminate the Twins hopes of a come back. He did allow a single in the inning, but also struck out three batters to earn his 12th save of the season. Romano holds a 3.00 ERA with a 27/6 K/BB over 21 innings of work this season. Romano remains one of the better closers in baseball and should be rostered in most formats.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat May 27 202310:46Jordan Romano Registers His 11th Save On Friday
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jordan Romano closed out Friday's 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. The 30-year-old threw one inning, giving up one hit without a walk or a strikeout, earning his 11th save of the season. Romano has remained a top closer in baseball this season, sporting a 3.15 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 28.2% strikeout rate across 20 innings of work. Fantasy managers should be starting the Canadian native in every league with his 30-save potential.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue May 2 202300:23Jordan Romano Takes Second Loss Of Season Monday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano fell to 2-2 in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. Romano came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth and keep things tied 5-5. However, he allowed a leadoff, walk-off solo home run to Alex Verdugo to end the game. Despite this blemish, Romano has pitched well so far this season, converting nine of 10 save opportunities with a 3.65 ERA and 11.68 K/9 rate. He should continue to be a reliable closing option for fantasy managers.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Apr 15 202321:21Jordan Romano Dealing With A Rib Contusion
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jordan Romano (ribs) sustained a rib contusion during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The 29-year-old was struck in the rib by a line drive in the final out of Saturday's victory. X-rays returned negative, and the right-hander was diagnosed with a rib contusion. Romano appears to have avoided a severe injury and is considered day-to-day. He allowed three hits while striking out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save. Romano is now 6-for-7 in save opportunities with a 3.38 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts over eight innings in 2023. Erik Swanson and Yimi Garcia would be in line for save chances if Romano were to miss any time.
Source: Mike WilnerRotoBaller.com
Thu Apr 13 202313:34Jordan Romano Picks Up Win In Extra Innings
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his second win of the year in the team's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. In his inning of work, Romano didn't allow a hit or a run while walking one and striking out none. The 29-year-old right-hander kept the game tied at three apiece before the Blue Jays walked it off in the bottom of the 10th inning. Romano has allowed three runs in his six innings of work so far in 2023, but he also has the two wins, four saves, three walks and seven strikeouts in his six relief appearances so far. He'll remain a high-end closing option for fantasy managers as long as he stays healthy.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 5 202308:35Jordan Romano Records The Save Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jordan Romano came into Tuesday's contest in the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one to earn his second save of the young 2023 season. Romano has been brilliant thus far, pitching to a 0.00 ERA and 50.0% strikeout rate across two innings. After a terrific season a year ago, in which he posted a 2.11 ERA, 28.3% strikeout rate, and 36 saves, the Canadian native was a hot commodity in fantasy drafts for this campaign. Expect much of the same from Romano moving forward, as he'll provide lots of value in four categories pitching for one of the best teams in the American League.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Feb 5 202313:51Jordan Romano Won't Pitch In World Baseball Classic
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano has withdrawn from Team Italy for the upcoming 2023 World Baseball Classic. It's good news for those that plan to invest in Romano as a top-10 fantasy closer this year. The 29-year-old right-hander has emerged as one of the better closers in baseball on one of the best rising teams in the sport. He was a first-time All-Star in 2022, when he had a sharp 2.11 ERA (2.82 FIP), 1.02 WHIP, career-high 36 saves, 21 walks and 73 strikeouts in 64 relief innings. Romano has 59 saves in the last two years for Toronto and will enter the 2023 season as the Jays' unquestioned closer. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 6 fantasy closer behind Ryan Pressly.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Jamie CampbellRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 13 202200:18Jordan Romano Earns 33rd Save Of Season Monday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his 33rd save of the season in Monday's 3-2 win over the Rays. Romano came in to close things out up by one and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 29-year-old has been a high-end fantasy option all season, converting all but four save opportunities with a 1.95 ERA and 10.41 K/9 rate. He should continue to help fantasy managers down the stretch as the Blue Jays compete for a playoff spot.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 31 202200:46Jordan Romano Earns 28th Save Of Season Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his 28th save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. Romano came in to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He got the first out on a flyout, hit a batter, but then got the final two outs on another flyout and a popout. Romano has been a higher-end fantasy option once again this season, converting all but four save opportunities with a 2.15 ERA. He should continue to bolster fantasy teams' performances down the stretch with the Blue Jays in the hunt for the playoffs.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 24 202223:20Jordan Romano Secures Save No. 27 On Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Romano allowed one walk while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. He entered the game in the top of the 10th inning to protect a one-run lead. The 29-year-old tossed a scoreless frame to notch his 27th save of the season. He is 27-for-31 in save chances with a 2.35 ERA and 1.02 WHIP across 46 innings in 2022. Romano is entrenched as Toronto's primary closer and continues to be one of the most reliable closers in baseball this season.
Source: MLBRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 3 202200:32Jordan Romano Allows Homer But Earns Save Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano did not have the cleanest outing but did pick up his 25th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rays. Romano entered to pitch the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He allowed a leadoff solo home run to Taylor Walls but then got the next three hitters out on a groundout, strikeout, and flyout. Romano has been excellent overall this season, converting all but three save opportunities with a 2.50 ERA.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 13 202200:59Jordan Romano Earns 19th Save Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his 19th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Phillies. Romano came in to close things out with a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single, but then got the next three hitters out on two lineouts and a strikeout. Romano has been very consistent once again this season and has converted all but three save opportunities with a 2.53 ERA. He remains a high-end fantasy closing option.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 6 202218:50Jordan Romano Notches 18th Save
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano continued his stellar season during Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The right-hander struck out the first two batters before getting Stephen Vogt to fly out to end the game. This notched Romano's 18th save of the season. The 29-year-old is posting a 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 34/13 K/BB ratio over 30 innings. Fantasy managers can continue to trust Romano as he has proven to be a reliable option in the ninth inning.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 15 202214:58Jordan Romano Posting Elite Numbers
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Romano continues to thrive as the team's closer. Romano has pitched to a 2.82 ERA and a 3.18 FIP in 22.1 innings for the Blue Jays this season, logging 26 strikeouts compared to just eight walks allowed. He's also registered 16 saves. Only Josh Hader, Taylor Rogers, and Kenley Jansen had more saves entering play on Wednesday. With the Blue Jays owning a 36-25 record so far and a 15-8 record in one-run games, Romano should continue to see plenty of save situations as the season progresses. He has a very real shot at leading the league in saves at the end of the year.
Source: FanGraphsRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 1 202200:49Jordan Romano Records 16th Save Of Season Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano converted his 16th save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the White Sox. Romano entered to pitch the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He allowed back-to-back singles but then got a groundball double play and a strikeout to end the game. Romano has now converted all but two save opportunities this season and has a 2.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts and seven walks over 20 1/3 innings pitched. He remains a high-end fantasy closer option.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat May 21 202212:39Jordan Romano Records Save No. 13 In His Return
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano returned to action on Friday after being out for the majority of the past week with an illness. He pitched a clean ninth inning in the team's 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds to earn his 13th save of the year. He retired each of the three batters he faced and needed just 10 pitches to lock up the team's 21st victory of the year. Romano's 13 saves on the season have him ranked third in the majors behind only Taylor Rogers (15) and Josh Hader (14). The 29-year-old has a 2.87 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 17 total appearances on the year.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Fri May 20 202216:02Jordan Romano Will Be Available On Friday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (illness) stated that he is "ready to go" if the team needs him in Friday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He says that he is feeling a lot better. The 29-year-old has been dealing with a gastrointestinal infection this past week and he has been unavailable since Monday. Adam Cimber converted two saves while Romano was out, but Romano will certainly be back in the closing role now. He has converted 12-of-14 save opportunities so far this year.
Source: Shi DavidiRotoBaller.com
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