Romano designated for assignment by Angels

Ontario Blue Jays and Junior National Team grad Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.) has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels.

April 27, 2026

By Kevin Glew

Canadian Baseball Network

Jordan Romano (Markham, Ont.) was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.

The move came after the veteran reliever was roughed up for four runs in 2/3 of an inning by the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, which boosted his season ERA to 10.13.

With the move, the Angels have seven days to trade, release or waive the Canuck righty.

After starting the season 4-for-4 in save oppportunities and not allowing a hit in his first five outings, Romano has surrendered nine earned runs in three innings in his last six appearances.

The 32-year-old right-hander signed a one-year, $2-million deal with the Angels in December after a rough 2025 campaign with the Philadelphia Phillies.

After inking a one-year, $8.5-million contract with the Phillies in December 2024, the ex-Blue Jay proceeded to post an 8.23 ERA and record eight saves in 49 relief appearances before he was sidelined by a season-ending finger injury in late August.

Prior to his tenure with the Phils, Romano recorded 105 saves and was a two-time All-Star in his six seasons with the Blue Jays.

Originally chosen in the 10th round of the MLB draft by the Blue Jays in 2014, the Ontario Blue Jays and Junior National Team alum is entering his eighth major league season.