Toronto Opens Back Door Just Before Ryu Hyun-jin Returns…Romano, the AL’s No. 1 save, leaves
There is a gap in the back door of the Toronto Blue Jays, with Hyun-Jin Ryu on the verge of returning to the big leagues.
The Toronto team placed right-handed pitcher Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list (IL) on the 30th (Korean time) due to back inflammation. Romano’s vacancy was filled by Minor League Triple-A pitcher Nate Pearson. Pearson is a prospect selected with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2017 draft.
Romano from Canada has 4 wins, 5 losses, 28 saves, and a 2.79 ERA in 44 games this season, and Felix Batista (Baltimore Orioles) and Emmanuel Clase (Claibland Guardians, 28 saves or more) tied for first place in American League (AL) saves before injuries. He has made more than 20 saves for three consecutive years, and is a professional closer who has been selected as an All-Star for two consecutive years. Local media predict that Eric Swanson will take the middle finish. Swanson’s season record is 2 wins, 2 losses, 26 holds, 2 saves, 3.51 ERA in 49 games. Along with Romano, it was the twins who led the Toronto bullpen.
Meanwhile, Toronto has begun counting the return of “Korean Monster” Ryu Hyun-jin to the big leagues. Ryu Hyun-jin, who left after undergoing Tommy John surgery (elbow ligament surgery) in June last year, has been expected to start the home game against the Baltimore Orioles on the 2nd. His last appearance in the Major League Baseball (MLB) was against the Chicago White Sox on June 2 last year (five hits and three runs in four innings).
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