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Early Angels' bullpen success story has turned into a disaster for Kurt Suzuki Los Angeles Angels' manager Kurt Suzuki sounds like he's ready to make a change in the bullpen, removing Jordan Romano as the team's closer.

4 DAYS AGO • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Ex-Blue Jays closer's disastrous Yankees history somehow got much worse on Wednesday Jordan Romano has no answer for his New York Yankees problem. The former Toronto closer had his demons rear their ugly heads twice this week...

5 DAYS AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Suzuki noncommittal on closer Angels manager Kurt Suzuki was noncommittal Thursday when asked whether Romano was still his closer, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Impact Romano suffered his second straight blown save Wednesday against the Yankees and has allowed five runs while recording a total of just one out in his last two appearances. The righty hadn't allowed a hit or a run in his six outings prior to that, going 4-for-4 in save chances over that stretch. Suzuki said that Romano is "still going to be in those high-leverage spots," but he stopped short of backing the 32-year-old as his closer. If Suzuki does go in a different direction, Drew Pomeranz or Chase Silseth are options. The Angels also have former closer Ben Joyce (shoulder) nearing a rehab assignment.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angels misplay infield popup in 9th and blow lead against Yankees in agonizing loss

When a seemingly routine ninth-inning popup off the bat of Jazz Chisholm Jr. went up in the air, the Los Angeles Angels appeared well on their way to a comeback win at Yankee Stadi...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Takes loss, blown save Wednesday Romano (0-2) was charged with the loss and a blown save Wednesday against the Angels, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk in one-third of an inning.

Impact Romano simply didn't have his best stuff Wednesday -- the one out he recorded was even a sharp lineout by Giancarlo Stanton. The right-hander got just 12 of his 21 offerings to hit for strikes, and Jose Caballero drove in a pair of runs on a double to walk it off for the Yankees. Although Romano has converted four of his six save chances so far, he now owns a dismal 8.44 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 7:5 K:BB through 5.1 innings and could soon have more competition for ninth-inning work in Kirby Yates (knee).

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Neto: 'My fault' for missed pop-up that opened door for walk-off loss NEW YORK -- As soon as Jazz Chisholm Jr. made contact on a high pop-up on the infield, Angels closer Jordan Romano pointed to the sky, fully...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Angels botch popup in 9th and Yankees take advantage when Caballero's double gives them 5-4 win

José Caballero laced a two-run double in the ninth inning that gave the New York Yankees a 5-4 victory over the Angels, moments after Los Angeles botched an infield popup in a cost...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

3-time MVPs trade blows before Caballero plays the walk-off hero NEW YORK – In a blockbuster series in which Aaron Judge and Mike Trout have relished trading MVP-caliber blows, inspiring awe among their te...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

This Angels reliever could be a prime trade chip if his bounce-back continues Jordan Romano has been a dominant closer for the Los Angeles Angels this year, and his cheap one-year contract could make him a prime trade...

6 DAYS AGO • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Mike Trout vs. Aaron Judge turns into starry slugfest of 3-time MVPs as Yankees edge Angels 11-10

Mike Trout and Aaron Judge turned their baseball game into a heavyweight slugfest Monday night, each hitting two home runs at Yankee Stadium

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Falls apart during loss Romano (0-1) took the loss and blew the save Monday against the Yankees, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks. He did not record an out.

Impact Romano entered the ninth with a two-run lead but quickly ran into trouble, allowing a leadoff single to Jazz Chisholm before surrendering a game-tying two-run homer to Trent Grisham. Things unraveled further after that, as he put two more runners aboard before a wild slider skipped to the backstop, allowing the winning run to score. It was the veteran's his first blown save of the season, dropping him to 4-for-5 in save opportunities. Through five innings, Romano now owns a 5.40 ERA with a 7:4 K:BB.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gets one out for save Romano earned a save against Atlanta on Monday, retiring the only batter he faced in the ninth inning.

Impact The Angels carried a 6-1 lead into the ninth frame, so it looked like Romano wouldn't be needed. However, reliever Chase Silseth ran into some trouble, giving up a solo home run to open the inning and then putting a pair of runners on base. Romano was summoned to put out the fire and did just that, getting Mike Yastrzemski to fly out to end the game. Romano is now 4-for-4 on save chances and has yet to give up a run through five innings, so he seems to have a pretty good hold on the Angels' closer role.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Soriano pitches Angels past Sale and Braves 6-2 with help from homers by Neto, Adell

José Soriano pitched eight dominant innings and the Los Angeles Angels got home runs from Zach Neto and Jo Adell in a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Jo Adell Spectacularly Robs Mariners Of 3 Home Runs In Angels Win

Jo Adell made three home run-robbing catches, including a spectacular leaping grab while crashing into the seats in the ninth inning, and th...

APRIL 5 • FOX SPORTS

Jo Adell Spectacularly Robs Mariners Of 3 Home Runs In Angels Win

Tallies third save Romano earned a save against the Mariners on Saturday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.

Impact Romano entered in the ninth frame with the task of protecting a 1-0 lead. He got through the inning unscathed thanks in part to right fielder Jo Adell, who robbed Justin Crawford of what had appeared to be a game-tying leadoff homer. Romano retired the next two batters on a popout and a punchout, giving him three saves in three chances to begin the campaign. He's putting a stranglehold on the Angels' closer role with 4.2 scoreless frames and a 7:2 K:BB through five appearances.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Romano's tenure as Angels' closer is going quite well despite troubling trends Los Angeles Angels closer Jordan Romano has looked really solid so far this season, but his dip in velocity is definitely a cause for concer...

APRIL 3 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Picks up second save Tuesday Romano earned the save in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Cubs, logging a strikeout and a walk in two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Romano could start running away with the Angels' closer gig if he keeps this up while Kirby Yates (knee) and Robert Stephenson (elbow) are on the shelf. Romano had a nightmare 2025 campaign with the Phillies, registering an 8.23 ERA across 49 regular-season appearances, but inked a one-year deal with the Angels over the winter. He's now thrown 2.2 scoreless innings with four strikeouts across three appearances this season, going 2-for-2 on save chances. Romano should be added where available in fantasy.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

José Soriano pitches 2-hit ball over 6 scoreless innings again as Angels blank Cubs 2-0

José Soriano pitched two-hit ball over six scoreless innings for the second time in two starts, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Works ninth again in Friday's win Romano struck out two in a perfect ninth inning during Friday's 6-0 win over the Astros.

Impact While it wasn't a save situation, Romano was nearly back in the form he displayed as the Blue Jays' closer a few years ago, topping out at 95.7 mph with his fastball and fanning Joey Loperfido and Yordan Alvarez to secure the win. The right-hander has worked back-to-back days to begin the season, posting a 3:1 K:BB over two scoreless frames with one save, and he appears to be the clear top high-leverage option for manager Kurt Suzuki, at least until Kirby Yates (knee) is healthy. Romano likely won't be available Saturday if the Angels have another late lead to protect, however.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Trout, Lowe and Neto homer in Angels 6-2 win over Astros

Mike Trout, Josh Lowe and Zach Neto hit home runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 6-2 on Friday night

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Notches save in opener Romano earned the save in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Astros, logging a strikeout and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact With Kirby Yates (knee) and Robert Stephenson (elbow) sidelined to open the year, Romano was tasked with closing out Anaheim's 3-0 victory Thursday. It's an encouraging start to the year for the veteran right-hander, who signed with the Angels after struggling to an 8.23 ERA across 42.2 innings with the Phillies last season. Romano is expected to share ninth-inning duties with lefty Drew Pomeranz until the Halos' bullpen returns to full health.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Trout homers to kick off what he hopes will be a healthy 2026 as Angels blank Astros 3-0

Mike Trout homered to launch what he hopes will be a bounce-back season, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on opening day

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Possible closer with Yates out Romano looks like a top candidate to close for the Angels after Kirby Yates (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The Angels have not disclosed a plan for the late innings, but with Yates joining Ben Joyce (shoulder) and Robert Stephenson (elbow) on the shelf, Romano and lefty Drew Pomeranz are left as the most likely options for the ninth. Romano has endured a rough past two seasons, but he has past closing experience, twice earning 36 saves with Toronto, and has shined this spring with a 6:0 K:BB and only one earned run allowed in six innings. Pomeranz, meanwhile, has never recorded more than four saves in a season and struggled during exhibition play with a 4:4 K:BB and five earned runs allowed in 4.2 frames.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Angels give fans one final gut punch with last-minute Opening Day signing The Los Angeles Angels patched together their bullpen during the offseason, hoping to revive the careers of Kirby Yates and Jordan Romano. L...

MARCH 24 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Still in mix for save chances Romano is one of several Angels relievers who could factor into the closer mix during the early part of the regular season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Robert Stephenson (shoulder) had at one point been considered a favorite for save opportunities, but he recently had a setback and is likely to open the campaign on the injured list. Ben Joyce (shoulder) probably has the most closer-like stuff of anyone in the team's bullpen, but he's also expected to begin on the IL. That leaves a trio of veteran relievers -- Romano, Kirby Yates and Drew Pomeranz -- in the running for early save opportunities. Yates may be the slight favorite for the closer role, but manager Kurt Suzuki said Monday that the team hasn't yet made a decision in that regard and also indicated that the Angels may "just use the three high-leverage guys and mix and match." Romano has 133 career regular-season saves and has looked good this spring with four scoreless innings and a 3:0 K:BB over four outings, but he is coming off a disastrous 2025 campaign during which he posted an 8.23 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 42.2 innings spanning 49 regular-season appearances with Philadelphia. The right-hander's velocity has also been down about 1.5 mph this spring, and he's stated that he'd like to work his way back up to his usual velocity before the start of the campaign.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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