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. He is 20-17 with a 1.14 WHIP.
Romano battled injuries last season and was 1-2 with eight saves and a 6.59 ERA in 14 appearances. He underwent season-ending right elbow surgery in July.
Romano had 36 saves in both 2022 and 2023, making the American League All-Star team both seasons.
The native Canadian earned $7.75 million on a one-year deal last season.
The Blue Jays also agreed to a one-year deal with Erik Swanson and non-tendered fellow right-hander Dillon Tate.
Swanson, 31, agreed to a $3 million deal. He went 2-2 with a 5.03 ERA in 45 relief appearances last season, his second with the Blue Jays.
Tate, 30, had no decisions and a 5.40 ERA in four relief appearances for Toronto in 2024. He also made 29 appearances for the Baltimore Orioles and went 2-1 with a 4.59 ERA.
–Field Level Media
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