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Phillies Reportedly Figured Out Reason for Jordan Romano's Struggles

Perhaps the Philadelphia Phillies figure something out with Jordan Romano. Let's remember now, despite being one of the worst closers in Major League Baseball to start this season, it's tough to get too concerned.

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Philadelphia Phillies Bullpen Creating Plenty of Reasons To Be Pessimistic

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a bit of a tough stretch with some issues on the roster resulting in losses. Coming into the season, expectations were once again high for the Phillies.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 25

Phillies Need To Trade For $81 Million Cardinals Star After Bullpen Collapse

The Philadelphia Phillies had a loaded bullpen last season, but they lost Carlos Estévez and Jeff Hoffman in free agency and didn't adequately replace them.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Dave Dombrowski Sends Warning to Jordan Romano Amid Phillies Struggles

Whether fans want to blame Dave Dombrowski for not bringing back Carlos Estevez or Jeff Hoffman, or Jordan Romano not throwing the baseball as well as expected, and more in the Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen, the team clearly has an issue.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Phillies' Jordan Romano Makes Announcement Amid 13.50 ERA

Philadelphia, there's a clear problem with Jordan Romano. The Philadelphia Phillies signed the right-hander during the offseason, hoping that he'd figure it out after having a disappointing year before going down with an injury with the Toronto Blue Jays this season.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 22

Philadelphia Phillies Haven't Solved Their New York Mets Problem Just Yet

The Philadelphia Phillies might have been looking ahead towards their upcoming series after dominating the Miami Marlins in the first two games of their set -- although Jordan Romano tried to blow the second -- and when they got the lead in the finale.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Phillies Have Concerning One-Word Response to How Jordan Romano Has Pitched

When the Philadelphia Phillies allowed Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estevez to walk in free agency, it didn't make much sense. The Phillies' bullpen was one of the above-average units in Major League Baseball when it was at its best a season ago, but losing the top two right-handed options was never going to end well.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Rob Thomson Breaks Silence on Jordan Romano’s Early Struggles for Phillies

Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins was set to be an easy finish for the Philadelphia Phillies to win the series in only two games. The Phillies were up 11-4 on the Marlins at the top of the ninth inning and just a few outs from getting their 13th win in 21 games.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 20

Philadelphia Phillies Fans Boo Off Top Pitcher After Disastrous Inning

The Philadelphia Phillies have started the season on the right track. They are 13-8, and sit just one game back from the New York Mets in the National League East.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Phillies Pitcher on Thin Ice Amid Mounting Concerns

The Philadelphia Phillies look like an all-in team, sitting one game behind the first-place New York Mets. That means the Phillies have a small margin

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Phillies Trade Idea Would End Romano Experiment Amid 9.00 ERA Start

To say the Philadelphia Phillies made the right decisions in the offseason would be unfair. This bullpen doesn't look anywhere as good as it needs to be, a significant concern as the team heads into the middle of the season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 16

Blue Jays’ offseason decision to sign Hoffman and let Romano walk is paying early dividends

The Toronto Blue Jays’ front office overhauled quite a few areas of the roster this past winter, ranging from adding power bat Anthony Santander to veteran starter Max Scherzer.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

Phillies Relief Pitcher Off To Rough Start

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jordan Romano has struggled significantly to start the regular season. Romano had a good spring training. Now, after five outings, it is clear the Phillies might have made a mistake.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / February 12

Jordan Romano Needs to Earn the Phillies’ Closer Role

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jordan Romano should have to earn the closer role during spring training despite his pedigree. Romano signed a one-year deal with the Phillies this offseason.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 11

Former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano adds to the depth of the Phillies bullpen

The Toronto Blue Jays have officially lost their closer. Right-handed reliever Jordan Romano has signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 9

Phillies are betting on a rebound season for Jordan Romano

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9

Phillies add two-time All-Star pitcher in free agency

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / December 9

What Jordan Romano’s New Deal Means for the Closer Market

DALLAS — Faced with a puzzle in the back end of their bullpen, the Philadelphia Phillies believe they found a missing piece in a reliever who is looking to prove his dominance again in 2025.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 9

Former Blue Jay Jordan Romano signs a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies

One of the best closers in Toronto Blue Jays history has found a new team. Numerous sources reported on Monday afternoon that Jordan Romano signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Phillies sign two-time All-Star reliever

The Phillies have made a notable addition to their bullpen.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 4

Blue Jays interested in re-signing two-time All-Star despite non-tender

He had a strong three-year run as the closer in Toronto but is coming off a mostly lost season.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / November 22

Blue Jays part ways with two-time All-Star closer Jordan Romano

The Toronto Blue Jays non-tendered two-time All-Star closer Jordan Romano on Friday, making the right-hander a free agent. Romano, 31, first reached the majors in 2019 with the Blue Jays and has 105 saves in 231 career appearances.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22

Blue Jays non-tender two-time All-Star righty

The two-time All-Star had been projected for a $7.75M salary in his final season of arbitration.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 13

Blue Jays 2024 Player Review: Jordan Romano missed most of the season due to injury

It’s no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays’ off-season shopping list includes finding quite a few relievers. However, the big question that remains is what will happen to several relievers already on the team that were important pieces for the 2023 bullpen.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2024