2024 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
9.00
WHIP
1.00
K
0
SV
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Romano racked up 36 saves for the second consecutive year. It wasn't always pretty, as his 1.22 WHIP was his worst since his rookie season, but the right-hander remained effective in closing out games for Toronto. In fact, he set a Blue Jays franchise record with 26 successful conversions in a row. Romano maintained a 96.7 mph average fastball velocity that was in the 90th percentile despite dealing with lower back inflammation near mid-season, an injury that forced him from the All-Star Game after just five pitches, then subsequently resurfaced a few weeks later. Romano was able to return after a near-minimum IL stint, but he wasn't as sharp down the stretch, walking nine batters over his final 17 innings. He finished the season with a below-average 9.7% walk rate, but actually improved his strikeout percentage (29%), swinging strike rate (17%) and whiff percentage (35.9%). There's still a lot to like in Romano's profile to safely project him for another 30-plus saves in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Notches save in season debut
Romano gave up one run on one hit plus a hit by pitch in the ninth inning Tuesday to record his first save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
Making his first appearance of 2024 after beginning the year on the IL due to elbow inflammation, Romano wasn't quite his usual dominant self, but his velocity was fine - he topped out at 97.6 mph with his fastball - and he was able to get the job done. The right-hander has produced 36 saves in each of the last two seasons, and he has a secure hold on the closer role in Toronto.
Making his first appearance of 2024 after beginning the year on the IL due to elbow inflammation, Romano wasn't quite his usual dominant self, but his velocity was fine - he topped out at 97.6 mph with his fastball - and he was able to get the job done. The right-hander has produced 36 saves in each of the last two seasons, and he has a secure hold on the closer role in Toronto.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
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Last 10 Games
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-10%
BAA vs RHP
2024
-100%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .216 | 72 | 22 | 45 | 7 | |||
| Since 2022vs Right | .194 | 73 | 23 | 48 | 3 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .333 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .229 | 34 | 12 | 22 | 5 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .210 | 38 | 12 | 26 | 1 | |||
| 2022vs Left | .202 | 38 | 10 | 22 | 2 | |||
| 2022vs Right | .179 | 35 | 11 | 22 | 2 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-42%
ERA at Home
2024
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ERA on Road
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | 1.87 | 0.97 | 62.2 | 9.6 | 3.0 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | 3.23 | 1.26 | 61.1 | 11.4 | 3.5 | ||||
| 2024Home | 9.00 | 1.00 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Home | 2.48 | 1.17 | 29.0 | 10.2 | 3.7 | ||||
| 2023Away | 3.30 | 1.27 | 30.0 | 11.7 | 3.6 | ||||
| 2022Home | 1.10 | 0.80 | 32.2 | 9.4 | 2.5 | ||||
| 2022Away | 3.16 | 1.24 | 31.1 | 11.2 | 3.4 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jordan Romano compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
0.00K/9
0.0BB/9
0.0HR/9
0.0Fastball
96.8 mphERA
9.00WHIP
1.00BABIP
.262GB/FB
2.00Left On Base
0.0%Swinging Strike
9.1%Advanced Pitching Stats
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Strengthens grip on closer role?
Romano recorded the final two outs of Monday's win over the Orioles to record the save and could be strengthening his grip on the role.
ANALYSIS
Veteran reliever Joakim Soria, who has 229 career MLB saves, has been working ahead of Romano, but so far the latter has looked comfortable in the role. Brad Hand is also on the roster but has struggled with the Blue Jays and was recently placed on the bereavement list, so Romano seems to be tightening his grip on the ninth-inning role.
Veteran reliever Joakim Soria, who has 229 career MLB saves, has been working ahead of Romano, but so far the latter has looked comfortable in the role. Brad Hand is also on the roster but has struggled with the Blue Jays and was recently placed on the bereavement list, so Romano seems to be tightening his grip on the ninth-inning role.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Romano established himself as a reliable, top-end closer in 2022, recording 78.3% of Toronto's saves, which was the fourth-highest percentage among all relievers. His 36 saves tied for fourth in the league, while his 64 innings in 63 appearances were also career highs. Romano posted a career best walk rate (8.1%), though his strikeout rate dipped 5.3 percentage points to a still above-average 28.3%. Interestingly, Romano reversed his pitch usage for the fourth straight year, throwing his fastball (48% pitch usage) far less often than he did in 2021. This is notable since Romano's heater has been more effective than his slider in recent seasons. He did lose some velocity on the fastball, but still averaged 96.9 mph, which was in the 92nd percentile. The Blue Jays retained John Schneider as their manager, who has relied on Romano heavily since taking over. Expect another season with 30-plus saves.
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Activated Tuesday, as expected
The Blue Jays reinstated Romano (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
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Likely to be activated Tuesday
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Romano (elbow) will be activated soon and will immediately regain his closer job, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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Season debut draws near
Romano (elbow) has completed his minor-league rehab assignment and is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list by Tuesday at the latest, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
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Rehab assignment starting Thursday
Romano (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
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Throws live batting practice
Romano (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Sunday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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