TOMMY ROMERO NEWS

Opening season in minors The Nationals reassigned Romero to minor-league camp Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The 25-year-old right-hander is expected to report to Triple-A Rochester, where he'll likely continue his development as a starter or multi-inning reliever. Romero reached the big leagues for the first time in 2022 but struggled mightily, as he turned in a 10.80 ERA and 2.40 WHIP while giving up a whopping seven home runs and issuing nine walks in just 8.1 innings between stops with the Rays and Nationals.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 14, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Gets chance with Nationals Romero and the Nationals agreed Wednesday to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Romero will get a chance at cracking the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen after striking a deal with the team Wednesday. The 24-year-old appeared in four games last season with the Rays and Nationals, surrendering 10 runs over 8.1 innings in those outings. Considering his age and Washington's lack of elite arm talent, Romero has a solid shot at making the major-league roster.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals non-tender Fedde, Voit, Romero The Nationals could have gaps to fill in their roster this offseason after they non-tendered righty starter Erick Fedde and first baseman/de...

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • MLB.COM

Non-tendered after DFA The Nationals declined to tender Romero a contract for 2023, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Romero had previously been designated for assignment, so this move doesn't come as a major surprise. While Romero's first season in the majors was rocky between Tampa Bay and Washington, he has enjoyed success at Triple-A and another team may give him a shot at a depth role in spring training.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Romero was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Tuesday.

Impact Romero made just one appearance in the majors for Washington, giving up eight runs (six earned) over 3.2 innings against Philadelphia on Oct. 1. He found more success in Triple-A last season, recording a 3.24 ERA and 1.21 WHIP through 86 innings.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Triple-A Romero was returned to Triple-A Rochester after starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Impact Romero served as the 29th man for the Nationals doubleheader and was crushed for five home runs and six earned runs across 3.1 innings to take the loss as the start in Game 2. While it's a limited sample, he has a disastrous 10.80 ERA with a 7:9 K:BB across 8.1 big-league innings on the campaign.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Game 2 on Saturday Romero will start Game 2 of a doubleheader Saturday against the Phillies after Friday's night game was postponed, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Friday's night game was postponed due to the remnants of Hurricane Ian. Romero has a 1.59 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 11:9 K:BB in 17 innings at Triple-A in September. He has not thrown five or more innings in an outing since throwing 5.1 innings Sept. 16.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday's nightcap Romero will start Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Romero was called up to serve as the 29th man for Friday's twin bill and will start the nightcap for the Nationals. The 25-year-old last pitched for Rochester on Monday and threw 1.1 innings, so he may have some limitations while throwing on three days rest.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted for twin bill Romero was called up to serve as the 29th man for Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Nationals in late August and will now receive a look in the majors. Romero has served as both a starter and reliever this season and could provide length for Washington in the doubleheader.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Romero was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The move clears space for Luis Patino (oblique) to return from the injured list. Romero made just a single appearance during his latest stint in the big leagues, striking out one in a scoreless inning of relief Thursday against the Red Sox.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 15, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Called up Tuesday Romero was called up from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

Impact Romero will return to the big leagues after making two appearances with the Rays in April, surrendering four runs over 3.2 innings while striking out four. The 25-year-old has produced a 3.98 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with 46 punchouts over 54.1 frames with Durham this season. He'll help replace Josh Fleming (oblique), who was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday in a corresponding move.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Sunday Romero was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Romero made his major-league debut as a starter Tuesday against the Athletics and allowed three runs on two hits and five walks while striking out one in 1.2 innings. He pitched the final two innings of Sunday's win over the White Sox and allowed a run on a hit and no walks while striking out three. While the 24-year-old was more effective Sunday, he'll head to the minors after the Rays traded for Javy Guerra on Saturday. Although he was sent down Sunday, he remains one of the team's top prospects and should be in the mix to rejoin the Rays at some point.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Following opener Romero is expected to throw multiple innings behind opener J.P. Feyereisen on Sunday against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Romero struggled in his MLB debut Tuesday against the Athletics, giving up three runs and walking five batters while recording just five outs. The Rays will hope for more from him this time around but won't rely on him as a conventional starter. The fact that he'll follow an opener means he won't have to last five innings to earn a win.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Covers 1.2 frames in debut Romero allowed three runs on two hits and five walks across 1.2 innings during Tuesday's 9-8 extra-inning win over the A's. He had one strikeout and didn't factor in the decision.

Impact The 24-year-old and opposing starter Adam Oller both made their major-league debuts, and neither pitcher was able to make it through the second inning. Romero is one of Tampa Bay's top pitching prospects, but he struggled with his control and threw just 31 of his 59 pitches for strikes. The Rays are down Luis Patino (oblique), Ryan Yarbrough (groin) and Shane Baz (elbow) in the rotation, though that doesn't necessarily mean Romero will receive another chance to start following Tuesday's poor performance.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Call-up official The Rays recalled Romero from Triple-A Durham in advance of his scheduled start Tuesday against the Athletics in Tampa Bay.

Impact Tampa Bay placed Luis Patino (oblique) on the injured list in a corresponding move. With the Rays now down three members from their projected Opening Day rotation in Patino, Ryan Yarbrough (groin) and Shane Baz (elbow), Romero could have a decent amount of leash in the Tampa Bay rotation, provided he doesn't lay an egg Tuesday in his MLB debut. Though the Athletics erupted for 13 runs in a blowout win Monday, the lack of established bats in their lineup makes for a soft landing spot for Romero, who dazzled in the minors last season with a 2.61 ERA and 145:31 K:BB across 110.1 innings. He'll make for an intriguing streaming option this week.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Tommy Romero set to make big-league debut Tuesday Notes | Ryan Yarbrough eyes an April 18 return, and Ryan Thompson is called up to add an arm to bullpen.

APRIL 11, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Slated to start Tuesday The Rays announced that Romero will start Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Romero resides on the Rays' taxi squad for the time being, but he'll be officially added to the 28-man active roster following Monday's series opener with Oakland. As expected, he'll slot into the rotation as a replacement for Ryan Yarbrough (groin), who was placed on the injured list earlier Monday. The 24-year-old Romero was one of the Rays' top arms in the upper minors in 2021, as he finished the season with a 2.61 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 145:31 K:BB across 110.1 innings between stops at Triple-A Durham and Double-A Montgomery.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Part of taxi squad, for now The Rays added Romero to their taxi squad Monday, setting the stage for a potential call-up at some point during the team's four-game series with Oakland.

Impact Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reported Sunday that Romero was en route to joining the Rays' active roster, but the 24-year-old right-hander will remain in limbo for the time being as a member of the taxi squad. Tampa Bay recalled reliever Ryan Thompson from Triple-A Durham on Monday and placed Ryan Yarbrough (groin) on the injured list in a corresponding move, but the move might have been made as a means of having a fresh arm out of the bullpen for the series opener with the Rays. Yarbrough's turn in the rotation is scheduled to come up Tuesday, so Tampa Bay could still formally recall Romero from Durham to start that day in what would be his MLB debut. Romero produced a 2.61 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 110.1 innings between Durham and Double-A Montgomery in 2021.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Rays Romero was recalled by the Rays on Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Romero sustained a right tricep contusion during spring training, but he made a start at Triple-A Durham on Thursday and tossed 3.2 scoreless frames. The right-hander made 23 appearances (21 starts) between Double-A and Triple-A last year, and he posted a 2.61 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 110.1 innings. Passan notes that Romero's big-league stint may not be a long-term one, but he'll have a chance to prove himself with the Rays since Ryan Yarbrough (groin) will be placed on the 10-day injured list. Romero tentatively lines up to make his major-league debut at home against the Athletics on Tuesday, but it's not yet clear whether he'll start or pitch behind an opener, John Romano of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Romero (triceps) was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Romero worked with the major-league club early in spring training but sustained a right tricep contusion when he was struck by a comebacker during his lone Grapefruit League appearance. He'll report to Triple-A Durham to begin the year, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him available once the regular season gets underway.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struck by liner Wednesday Romero was removed from his relief appearance in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta due to a right tricep contusion, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Romero picked up the injury when he was struck in his pitching arm by a line drive. The 24-year-old appeared to be fine when he was checked out by the Rays' training staff, so his removal from the contest may have been precautionary more than anything else. Assuming the bruise doesn't provide too much pain in his subsequent throwing sessions, Romero should be ready to make regular starts for Triple-A Durham when the affiliate begins its season April 5.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Protected from Rule 5 draft Romero was added to the Rays' 40-man roster Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 24-year-old righty is one of the more underrated pitching prospects in the minors. He logged a 3.18 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 70 strikeouts in 62.1 innings at Triple-A last season and should spend a good chunk of next season working in the majors, either as a starter or reliever.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE