Angels officially cut ties with former Blue Jays All-Star closer

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The Los Angeles Angels have officially released former Blue Jays All-Star closer Jordan Romano. Romano is now a free agent after signing a $2 million contract with the Angels during the offseason.

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Angels released former Blue Jays All-Star closer Jordan Romano
Romano signed a $2 million contract with the Angels
He is now a free agent available to sign with any club
Romano struggled with injuries and performance issues recently

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The Los Angeles Angels officially moved on from a right-handed relief pitcher on Tuesday afternoon.

According to Jordan Romano's MLB transactions log, the AL West club released the closer. The Angels designated the veteran and former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star for assignment a few days ago.

Romano signed a $2 million contract with the Angels during the offseason, but he is now a free agent and available to sign with any interested club.

"Any interest from other clubs would not be based on recent trends. Romano has had a tough time in the past few years. He was injured for much of the 2024 season with the Blue Jays. He signed with the Phillies last year and had awful results," Darragh McDonald of MLB Trade Rumors wrote.

"The Angels tried to get a bounce-back but didn’t succeed. Between those three clubs, he has tossed 64 1/3 innings since the start of 2024, allowing 8.11 earned runs per nine."

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Why did the Angels release Jordan Romano?

The Angels released Jordan Romano due to his poor performance and injury struggles over the past few years.

What was Jordan Romano's contract with the Angels?

Jordan Romano signed a $2 million contract with the Angels during the offseason before being released.

Which teams could be interested in signing Jordan Romano now?

Jordan Romano is now a free agent and could attract interest from any MLB team, although recent trends may affect his marketability.