Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jordan Romano

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jordan Romano made an impact.

Jordan Romano is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB, having previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays. He is notable as a prominent Canadian player in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Drafted by Toronto Blue Jays

In 2014, Jordan Romano was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the tenth round and received a $25,000 signing bonus. He was assigned to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Blue Jays and later promoted to the Bluefield Blue Jays.

June 13, 2016: Activated off disabled list

On June 13, 2016, Jordan Romano was activated off the disabled list and made his first professional start for the Lansing Lugnuts, holding the Great Lakes Loons to two hits and striking out seven in a 4–1 complete game win.

2017: Plays for Dunedin Blue Jays

In 2017, Jordan Romano played the entire minor league season with the Dunedin Blue Jays, achieving a 7–5 record with a 3.39 ERA and 138 strikeouts.

December 13, 2018: Rule 5 draft

On December 13, 2018, Jordan Romano was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the Rule 5 draft and immediately traded to the Texas Rangers.

2018: Joins New Hampshire Fisher Cats

In 2018, Jordan Romano was invited to spring training by the Blue Jays. He began the season with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. On May 16, he pitched six no-hit innings and became the first pitcher in the minors to reach seven wins. He was later promoted to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on May 27 after achieving an 8–0 record with a 2.04 ERA.

March 24, 2019: Returned to Blue Jays

On March 24, 2019, Jordan Romano was returned to the Toronto Blue Jays.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Jordan Romano started the season with Buffalo, and on June 12, his contract was selected and he was called up to the major leagues for the first time, making his debut that night.

July 24, 2020: First MLB Win

On July 24, 2020, Jordan Romano earned his first Major League Baseball win.

2021: Blue Jays Closer

In 2021, Jordan Romano became the Blue Jays closer, achieving a 7–1 record with a 2.14 ERA and 23 saves.

April 11, 2022: Blue Jays Record

On April 11, 2022, Jordan Romano set a Blue Jays club record with his 26th consecutive converted save, stretching back to the 2021 season, contributing to a 3–0 victory over the New York Yankees.

July 17, 2022: All-Star Selection

On July 17, 2022, Jordan Romano was selected to the American League All-Star team for the first time.

2022: Finishes Third in American League

In 2022, Jordan Romano finished third in the American League with 36 saves, but was charged with the blown save and loss in the Blue Jays Wild Card Game 2 defeat.