PT TODAY: García, Swanson likely to cover for Romano in TOR
Jul 30 2023
AMERICAN LEAGUE | Jump to NL
NEWS: Toronto placed closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day IL with lower back inflammation. Nate Pearson was recalled from AAA-Buffalo in a corresponding move.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: This is not great news for the playoff hopeful Blue Jays. Romano’s back first flared up during his appearance at the All-Star game; during which he was removed from the outing as a precaution. Erik Swanson, who filled in after the All-Star break and has logged 2 saves in 2023, should be at the top of the list for saves. RHP Yimi García got the most recent save on July 28 and is also in the mix. We also shouldn’t rule out a trade in the coming days in order to shore up the back of the Toronto bullpen. For now, we’ve...
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