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 Los Angeles Angels in MLB. Previously, he played for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies. He is recognized as a two-time All-Star, marking him as one of the top players in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Drafted by Toronto Blue Jays

In 2014, Jordan Romano was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the tenth round of the Major League Baseball draft and received a $25,000 signing bonus. He was assigned to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Blue Jays before being promoted to the Bluefield Blue Jays.

June 13, 2016: First professional start

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 in a 4–1 complete game win.

February 2017: World Baseball Classic

In February 2017, it was announced that Jordan Romano would play for Team Italy at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.

2017: Season with Dunedin Blue Jays

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

December 13, 2018: Rule 5 Draft and Trade

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

2018: Promotion to Buffalo Bisons

In 2018, after being invited to spring training, Romano started the season with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. On May 16, he pitched six no-hit innings, becoming the first pitcher in the minors to reach seven wins. Subsequently, on May 27, 2018, Romano was promoted to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons after achieving an 8–0 record.

March 24, 2019: Returned to the Blue Jays

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

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Jordan Romano's contract was selected on June 12, and he was called up to the major leagues for the first time. That night, he made his MLB debut, pitching a scoreless 7th inning in a victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

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 compiling 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.

2022: 2022 Season Performance

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

January 13, 2023: Contract with Blue Jays

On January 13, 2023, Jordan Romano signed a one-year, $4.5375 million contract with the Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration.

December 9, 2024: Signed with Philadelphia Phillies

On December 9, 2024, Jordan Romano signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

December 16, 2025: Signed with Los Angeles Angels

On December 16, 2025, Jordan Romano signed a one year, $2 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels.

2025: 2025 Season with Phillies

During the 2025 season, Jordan Romano made 49 relief appearances for the Phillies, but struggled to a 2-4 record and 8.23 ERA.

2026: World Baseball Classic

In 2026, Jordan Romano agreed to play for Team Canada for the first time at the World Baseball Classic. However, he informed the team that he would not be available, after signing a one year contract with the Los Angeles Angels.