The Colorado Rockies promoted veteran reliever Jordan Romano from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, July 4, 2026, instantly installing the former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star as their new closer during a home series against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field.
Romano immediately made an impact by pitching in consecutive games on Saturday and Sunday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters in each appearance.
>>> Trump Administration Caps Graduate Student Loans, Sparking Lawsuits
He secured his first save for Colorado on Sunday, marking his fifth save of the season and the 118th of his eight-year major league career.
The promotion follows Romano's brief and turbulent stint earlier this year with the Los Angeles Angels, where he finished with a 0-2 record and a 10.13 ERA before being designated for assignment.
Despite his dip in fastball velocity, Colorado management demonstrated confidence in the veteran by granting him a grand bullpen entry complete with stadium graphics and loud music.
The elaborate entrance at Coors Field featured flame graphics on the videoboards and the electronic track "Tsunami" playing over the loudspeakers.
Toronto Sun reported that the specialized theatrics appear to be working effectively given Romano's flawless initial outings for his new club.
Romano got back on track during his two months in the minors, compiling a 3.72 ERA over 10 games between Rookie ball and Triple-A.
He sat at 93.9 mph with the four-seamer, down slightly from his stint with Los Angeles.
>>> XRP Struggles to Sustain Breakout Amid Technical Resistance
