Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting up through late 2024 and early 2025.
Jordan Romano signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies in December 2024, after being non-tendered by the Toronto Blue Jays. The deal was reported as pending a physical, with financial terms widely cited around the arbitration projection era but not always confirmed publicly at the time. This move marked Romano’s return to relevance after elbow surgery in 2024. [sources discussing the one-year deal and pending physical]
Expected role with the Phillies: the team anticipated him to be a back-end option, potentially in save opportunities if he were fully healthy and effective coming off elbow surgery. In 2021–2023 Romano had established himself as one of baseball’s top closers, which is a key reason the Phillies pursued him.
Context on 2024 season: Romano appeared in 15 games for Toronto before a season-ending elbow procedure, which contributed to the non-tender decision. This injury history is central to evaluating the 2025 contract’s risk and upside.
If you want, I can pull more recent local updates from Marseille/France-based outlets or summarize any interviews where Romano discussed his recovery, role with the Phillies, or how the contract has played out in 2025. Just tell me how deep you want the coverage (short summary vs. detailed game-by-game notes).
Right-handed reliever Jordan Romano and the Phillies are close to agreement on a one-year deal for 2025, sources told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand and Todd Zolecki. The team has not confirmed the agreement, which is still pending a physical.
www.mlb.comAs much as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Bo Bichette, Jordan Romano has been the face of this era of Blue Jays baseball. But, his place in the franchise’s future is foggy heading into the offseason. The 31-year-old Markham native has pitched 229.2 innings across six seasons with the Jays, saving 105 games and making two…
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www.nbcsports.comDALLAS -- The Phillies are betting on Jordan Romano's return to dominance in 2025. Sources told MLB.com on Monday afternoon at the Winter Meetings that the Phillies and Romano have agreed to a one-year contract, which is pending a physical. Romano, 31, was one of baseball's best closers from 2021-23
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