Toronto Blue Jays nearer Jordan Romano is prone to begin the season on the injured checklist with an elbow problem.
Supervisor John Schneider mentioned Monday that it’s “cheap to say” Toronto will open the season Thursday at Tampa Bay with out the two-time All-Star right-hander.
Romano, 30, made 5 appearances this spring and allowed one run on two hits in 4â…“ innings, fanning six batters.
He completed 5-7 with a 2.90 ERA and tied his profession excessive with 36 saves in 59 appearances final season.
Romano is 19-15 with 97 saves and a 2.67 ERA in 216 video games (no begins) since making his debut with Toronto in 2019.
Fellow reliever Erik Swanson is coping with a forearm damage, leaving Yimi Garcia and Chad Inexperienced as candidates for closing duties till Romano returns.