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Beloved former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano is now without a contract


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Bobby Ohr
November 4, 2025  (2:40 PM)
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Aug 18, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jordan Romano (68) gets a new baseball after allowing a home run during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Citizens Bank Park
Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Phillies announced yesterday that they have parted ways with former Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano as he elects free agency.

Many players across the MLB have decided to elect free agency over the past 24 hours including quite a few Blue Jays player who were on expiring deals.

Jordan Romano is once again a free agent

The Phillies announced yesterday that 9 of their players have decided to enter free agency including two former Blue Jays in Tim Mayza and Romano.
The following players elected free agency:

RHP Jordan Romano
RHP David Robertson
RHP Walker Buehler
RHP Lou Trivino
LHP Ranger Suarez
LHP Tim Mayza
C J.T. Realmuto
OF Max Kepler
DH Kyle Schwarber

The Phillies 40-Man Roster is now at 30.
Romano had an extremely difficult season in Philadelphia as he finished with an 8.23 ERA in 42.2 innings pitched to go along with 47 strikeouts and 8 saves.
Despite having the worst season of his career, many expect Romano to still be able to land a solid new deal as there has been rumors that he signs with the New York Mets for $21 million across 3 years.
The David Stearns Guide to a Perfect Mets' Offseason:

Sign Miles Mikolas $30m/2 yrs
Sign Michael Conforto $9m/1 yr
Sign Alex Cobb $10m/1 yr
Sign Jordan Romano $21m/3 yrs
Sign Josh Bell $11m/1 yr

Resign Ryne Stanek $40m/4 yrs

Fire Carlos Mendoza and promote Eric Chavez to manager.
It will be interesting to see how big of a deal Romano is able to land this winter after the worst season of his career and if he will be able to bounce back in 2026.
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