Here’s the latest I can verify about Jordan Romano’s contract status up to now:
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In late 2024, Romano signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies after being non-tendered by the Blue Jays, with reports indicating it was for around $7.75 million in arbitration terms for 2025, pending a physical. This marked his move from Toronto to Philadelphia as a free agent. Sources at the time noted the deal was for one year and subject to a medical examination. [Sources: MLB.com, CBSSports, NBC Sports, etc.]
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Subsequent reporting in 2025–2026 indicated continued discussions around Romano’s status, including potential re-signing with or movement from the Phillies, but the concrete details varied by outlet. For example, MLB Trade Rumors summarized a one-year agreement with the Phillies and noted ongoing discussions about his future contract outlook, while other outlets tracked the evolving market for Romano following his elbow surgery in 2024.
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By May 2026, multiple outlets showed Romano in the broader market, including reports of interest from other teams and minor-league or alternative contract arrangements, but these reports are occasionally non-exclusive or subject to later confirmations. Examples include mentions of possible minor-league deals or discussions with teams beyond Philadelphia.
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest updated reports from current sources and summarize any definitive contract status (e.g., Phillies vs. another club, and any new deal terms). I can also provide a quick side-by-side timeline of Romano’s contract status from 2024 through 2026 with key milestones.
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The Phillies finalized a one-year contract with reliever Jordan Romano, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski confirmed at the Winter Meetings. The longtime Blue Jays righty is reportedly guaranteed $8.5MM and would receive another $500K if he pitches 60 innings next season. Romano is represented by VC Sports Group. … A couple of weeks ago, the Blue Jays opted not to tender a contract to right-hander Jordan Romano, sending him to free agency instead of keeping him around for his...
www.mlbtraderumors.comAs much as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Bo Bichette, Jordan Romano has been the face of this era of Blue Jays baseball. But, his place in the franchise’s future is foggy heading into the offseason. The 31-year-old Markham native has pitched 229.2 innings across six seasons with the Jays, saving 105 games and making two…
bluejaysnation.comRockies' Jordan Romano: Latches on with Rockies
www.cbssports.comRight-handed reliever Jordan Romano and the Phillies are close to agreement on a one-year deal for 2025, sources told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand and Todd Zolecki. The team has not confirmed the agreement, which is still pending a physical.
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www.foxsports.comThe Blue Jays didn’t make Jordan Romano a contract offer before the closer was non-tendered this week, the Toronto Star’s Gregor Chisholm reports. This
www.yardbarker.comCan Romano return to the top tier of closers in Philadelphia?
www.nbcsports.comPhillies' Jordan Romano: One-year contract with Philadelphia
www.cbssports.comThe Rockies are in agreement with veteran reliever Jordan Romano on a minor league contract, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. He’d been released by the Angels last week.
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