Phillies win, but it's hard not to be alarmed by the early results from Jordan Romano
Jordan Romano's struggles to start his Phillies career are very concerning.
breakingac.comI don’t have live updates right now, but here’s what was reported about the Phillies signing Jordan Romano previously.
- In December 2024, reports indicated the Philadelphia Phillies were close to a one-year contract with closer Jordan Romano, with details circulating around a deal in the $7.75 million range and a pending physical .
- Romano, who had been with the Toronto Blue Jays, would join a Phillies bullpen after non-tendering him opened the door for free agency, and his track record as a closer suggested high-leverage potential for Philadelphia .
- Analyses at the time framed the move as potentially win-win for both sides, given Romano’s elite closer credentials and the Phillies’ bullpen needs, though concerns existed about his elbow recovery from 2024 .
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