Jun 18, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Sergio Romo (54) looks on after allowing a two run home run by Los Angeles Angels pinch hitter Jared Walsh (not pictured) during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners release former All-Star reliever Sergio Romo

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Jun 22, 2022 8:16 PM ET

On Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners released former All-Star relief pitcher Sergio Romo. Designated for assignment earlier this week, Romo went unclaimed off waivers, receiving his unconditional release.

Romo, 39, signed with the Mariners as a free agent in March but struggled through 17 appearances this season.

In 14.1 innings pitched, Romo posted a robust 8.16 ERA, allowing 13 earned runs and six home runs.

Mariners roster moves:

Joey Gerber, RHP, released from roster.
Sergio Romo, RHP, released from roster.

Gerber and Romo cleared unconditional release waivers earlier today.
— Mariners PR (@MarinersPR) June 22, 2022

A 15-year veteran, this might be the end of the line for the former 28th-round pick. Romo has played for the San Francisco Giants, Los Angles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics and Mariners.

The Giants selected Romo with pick No. 852 in the 2005 MLB draft. In nine seasons with the Giants, Romo was a part of three World Series Champions while being voted to his first and only All-Star team in 2013.

Among active players, Romo ranks second in games played (815) and 11th in saves (137).

Romo has a career 42-35 record with a 3.20 ERA.

Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb

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