Scouting Report: Jhon Romero

Summary

Jordan Romano, 33-year-old former Blue Jays All-Star closer, signed a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies after being released by the Los Angeles Angels on April 27, 2026. Romano began the 2026 season with the Angels on a $2MM deal, posting six scoreless appearances with four saves early on. However, he struggled significantly against the Yankees (5 runs, 1 out in 2 games), and finished with a 10.13 ERA over 8 innings with the Angels including two blown saves. His velocity has declined notably from his peak years (fastball down to 94.5 mph from 97.6 mph in 2021; slider down to 84.7 mph from 88.4 mph in 2021). Romano has battled multiple injuries in recent years including back problems (2023), elbow issues requiring arthroscopic surgery (2024), and right-middle finger numbness (2025). He posted an 8.23 ERA with the Phillies in 2025 over 42.2 innings.