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Blue Jays closer Romano replaces Valdez on AL roster Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano has made his second All-Star team. Romano will replace Astros right-hander Framber Valdez, who pitched Saturd...

JULY 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Jordan Romano strikes out Burger | 07/04/2023 Jordan Romano strikes out Jake Burger, ending the game with a Blue Jays win with a score of 4-3

JULY 5, 2023 • MLB.COM

Converts 25th save Romano struck out the side in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Romano's hit a bit of a rough patch lately, allowing a run in three of his last five outings. He's picked up three saves and taken two losses in that span, but Tuesday's appearance was a sharp one for the veteran closer. He's up to 25 saves in 28 chances while pitching to a 3.03 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 45:10 K:BB over 35.2 innings on the year.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up go-ahead homer Romano (3-4) took the loss in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox. He allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over one inning.

Impact After entering the 4-4 ballgame in the top of the ninth, Romano surrendered a solo home run to Alex Verdugo on the very first pitch. The long ball was the second Romano has dished out over the last four games, a stretch in which he's given up three runs with three strikeouts over 3.1 innings. Despite taking his fourth loss of the year, Romano remains tied for the league lead in saves with 24.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records save No. 24 Romano earned a save over the Giants on Thursday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out one batter over one inning.

Impact Romano entered with Blue Jays leading 2-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning. He wasn't able to uphold the shutout, as each of the first two batters he faced notched a hit to record a run. However, the righty reliever caught a break when catcher Brian Sabol was caught stealing, and Romano overcame a two-out Matt Chapman error to finish off the Toronto win. It was the 14th consecutive successful save conversion for the Canadian closer, who has recorded a 2.45 ERA and 17:3 K:BB over 14.2 innings during that stretch. On the campaign, he's tied with Emmanuel Clase for the MLB lead in saves with 24.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects one-out save Romano struck out the only batter he faced Saturday to record his 23rd save of the season in a 7-3 win over the A's.

Impact Yimi Garcia gave up back-to-back leadoff singles to begin the ninth inning before eventually exiting due to knee discomfort and being replaced by Romano, and with the potential tying run in the on-deck circle, the closer's five-pitch appearance qualified for a save. It's his 13th straight successful conversion, a stretch in which Romano sports a 1.98 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB through 13.2 innings.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Romano seals the win | 06/24/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JUNE 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

Tagged with third loss Romano (3-3) took the loss Friday as the Blue Jays fell 5-4 to the A's, serving up a solo home run to Shea Langeliers in an inning of relief.

Impact With the score tied 4-4 in the top of the ninth, Romano hung a slider to the Oakland catcher with one out and watched it sail over the left-field wall. The right-hander hadn't been taken deep in over a month, posting a 1.46 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB through 12.1 innings in 12 appearances between long balls, but his streak of 12 straight successful save conversions remains intact.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records 22nd save Romano picked up the save in Wednesday's 6-3 victory over the Marlins. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning.

Impact After getting Joey Wendle to go down swinging to open the ninth, Romano allowed a single and a walk in the next two at-bats while also being charged with a balk. However, the reliever was able to get out of the jam, retiring the next two batters to earn his 22nd save of the season, which ties him with Emmanuel Clase for the league lead. Romano has now converted his last 12 save opportunities and has 10 saves in June alone, to go along with a 1.74 ERA.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Romano picks up the save | 06/21/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JUNE 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Notches 21st save Romano allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Miami. He did not strike out or walk a batter.

Impact The right-hander gave up a two-out double to Bryan De La Cruz but otherwise had no issues closing out the Marlins. Romano has converted his past 11 save chances and has a 1.59 ERA and 13:2 K:BB across 11.1 innings during that span. He's 21-for-24 in save chances this year and is tied with Emmanuel Clase atop the league.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down save No. 20 Romano struck out out three batters over 1.1 perfect innings of relief to record his 29th save of the season in Friday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact The right-hander fired 14 of 18 pitches for strikes in an impressive performance, fanning Josh Jung, Jonah Heim and Mitch Garver to lock down his 10th straight successful save chance. Romano has a 1.74 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB in 10.1 innings since his last blown save May 20, and he's firmly on pace to top the career-high 36 saves he collected in 2022.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Romano secures the win | 06/16/2023 Jordan Romano gets Travis Jankowski to ground out to shortstop for the final out in the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Rangers

JUNE 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Allows one run, collects 19th save Romano picked up the save Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing one run on three hits with no walks over one inning. He struck out one.

Impact Romano appeared to be cruising to his 19th save Wednesday, retiring the first two batters he faced in the ninth inning on a total of six pitches. He made things interesting after that, however, surrendering three consecutive singles, one of which led to a run being scored to pull the Orioles within two, with two runners on. Fortunately, the right-hander was able to stop the bleeding with a strikeout over Adam Frazier to end the game. The reliever has now converted each of his last nine save opportunities and trails only Emmanuel Clase (20) for the league lead.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Romano earns the save | 06/14/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JUNE 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Jordan Romano secures the win | 06/11/2023 Jordan Romano strikes out Trevor Larnach for the final out in the Blue Jays' 7-6 win over the Twins

JUNE 12, 2023 • MLB.COM

Secures 18th save Romano picked up the save in Sunday's 7-6 win over Minnesota, allowing zero hits and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning.

Impact Romano allowed the go-ahead run to reach base by walking Donovan Solano to start the ninth, but he retired the next three batters, including a strikeout of Trevor Larnach to end the game. The right-hander has allowed just one earned run over his past seven appearances, which all ended in a save, and has eight strikeouts during that stretch. He's currently second in MLB with 18 saves behind Emmanuel Clase (20).

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 17th save Romano picked up the save in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Astros. He struck out one over a perfect inning.

Impact Romano now ranks second in the league in saves. The right-hander is also on a hot streak, allowing just one run over his last eight appearances. The veteran has proven himself to be one of the better options at closer.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 16th save Romano picked up the save in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Astros, allowing one hit over a scoreless inning. He recorded one strikeout and didn't issue a walk.

Impact Romano entered with a 3-2 lead and allowed the tying run to reach base before retiring three straight batters, including a strikeout of Kyle Tucker to end the game. The right-hander has converted his last six save opportunities, posting seven strikeouts during that stretch, and is 16-for-19 on the season with a 2.88 ERA and 1.16 WHIP.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Romano ends it with a K | 06/07/2023 Jordan Romano strikes out Kyle Tucker to end the ballgame and pick up the save

JUNE 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Notches 15th save Romano picked up the save in Sunday's 6-4 victory over the Mets, striking out one in a perfect inning.

Impact Romano has converted his last five save chances, allowing one run through five innings in that span. The 30-year-old right-hander is now 15-for-18 in save opportunities this season with a 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 30:7 K:BB through 24 innings.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 14th save Romano gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 14th save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Mets.

Impact The right-hander sits third in the majors in saves, three behind leader Emmanuel Clase, but like the Cleveland closer, Romano hasn't been his usual dominant self this season. He's already blown three save chances, and he's been scored upon in six of his 24 appearances, leading to a 3.13 ERA and 1.22 WHIP despite a 29:7 K:BB through 23 innings.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Romano records final out | 06/02/2023 Jordan Romano strikes out Brett Baty to record the save in the 3-0 win over the Mets

JUNE 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Tallies 13th save Romano earned his 13th save Thursday against the Brewers after he allowed one run on one hit and one walk during the ninth inning. He had one strikeout.

Impact The right-hander allowed the first two batters to reach base via a triple and a walk, respectively, but he limited the damage to a single run thanks to a double play. Romano has earned a save in each of his past three appearances and is now tied for fourth in MLB with 13. He hasn't been as dominant as the past couple seasons but still has a strong 3.27 ERA and 28:7 K:BB in 22 frames this year.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save No. 12 Romano struck out the side and allowed one hit to secure his 12th save of the year in a 3-0 win over the Twins on Sunday.

Impact Romano struck out Alex Kirilloff, Willi Castro and Kyle Farmer while needing just 16 pitches to put the Twins away. It was just the second time this season he's racked up three strikeouts in an inning and he's now picked up two saves over the last three days. The 30-year-old sits at a 3.00 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB over 21 innings. The Blue Jays are off Monday so Romano should be available Tuesday when the open things up against the Brewers.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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