SAD NEWS: Toronto Blue Jays confirms departure of two-time All-Star due to…
Toronto’s two-time All-Star closer continues to struggle with elbow problems.
Jordan Romano, a Toronto Blue Jays reliever who was put to the IL earlier this month, has received a sad update. According to MLB.com, the Blue Jays have decided to rest the two-time All-Star due to elbow pain.
“After increasing his throwing distance to 120 feet, Romano developed elbow pain. The right-hander, who was slated to throw from the mound in Cleveland this weekend, will be sidelined for a few days while the Blue Jays seek more information, though an MRI is not planned.
Romano’s elbow wasn’t recovering as quickly as he’d planned, and tests revealed some inflammation in the elbow. The right-hander threw 120 feet on flat ground on Friday, but he felt some elbow stiffness afterward, so he will avoid pitching from a mound for the time being.
The Blue Jays will wait for clarity and determine Romano’s future moves over the next several days, although he will be prohibited from pitching during that time.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider discussed Romano’s position after he was placed on the IL earlier this month.
“There is no structural harm, only inflammation. “He’ll take a couple days off from throwing, and then we’ll take it from there,” Schneider explained.
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