Colorado Rockies sign Jordan Romano to MiLB contract

TL;DR

The Colorado Rockies have signed RHP Jordan Romano to a minor-league contract after he was released by the Los Angeles Angels. Romano, a former All-Star, struggled with injuries and performance issues in recent seasons.

Key points

Colorado Rockies signed RHP Jordan Romano to a minor-league contract
Romano was released by the Los Angeles Angels after struggling
He has a career ERA of 2.90 and was an All-Star in 2022 and 2023

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Jordan Romano

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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 22: Jordan Romano #68 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches during the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ryan Sun/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Thomas Harding of MLB.com is reporting that the Colorado Rockies have signed RHP Jordan Romano to a minor-league contract. On April 26, the Los Angeles Angels designated Romano for assignment; on April 27, he was released. The Angels must still pay the remainder of is $2 million salary with the Rockies only responsible for the prorated league minimum based on the time Romano spends on the roster. In recent years, Romano, 33, has struggled, so the Rockies decision to send him to their Scottsdale pitching facility makes sense. Romano was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2014 MLB Draft (10th round) and with their MLB team from 2019-2024. During his time with the Blue Jays, he earned a 2.90 ERA in 229.2 IP. In 2022 and 2023, the closer was named to the American League All-Star Team. However, his 2024 season, the last with the team, was marred by injury when he pitched just 13.2 innings and posted a 6.59 ERA. Romano had mid-season surgery to fix an impingement in his throwing shoulder and missed the remainder of that season. In 2025, he signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the , but he continued to struggle. Over 42.2 IP, he earned an 8.23 ERA. While with the Angels, Romano had 8.o IP. He recorded a 10.13 ERA that included 12 Ks and four saves. According to , Romano boasts a three-pitch mix: a four-seamer (94.5 mph), a slider (84.7 mph), and a splitter (86.6), all of which have seen declines in velocity in recent years.

Q&A

Why did the Colorado Rockies sign Jordan Romano?

The Rockies signed Jordan Romano to a minor-league contract to provide depth in their pitching staff after he struggled with injuries and performance in recent years.

What was Jordan Romano's performance with the Los Angeles Angels?

During his time with the Angels, Romano had 8.0 innings pitched with a 10.13 ERA, including 12 strikeouts and four saves.

What is Jordan Romano's career ERA and All-Star history?

Jordan Romano has a career ERA of 2.90 over 229.2 innings and was named to the American League All-Star Team in 2022 and 2023.