Phillies Sign Jordan Romano to One-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement with right-handed pitcher Jordan Romano on a one-year contract, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN - MLB.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/jordan-romano-phillies-contract-free-agent). The deal is worth exactly $7.75 million, matching his projected arbitration number, as reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer also confirmed the amount. Jim Salisbury of The Philadelphia Inquirer previously indicated the Phillies' interest in Romano - MLB.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/jordan-romano-phillies-contract-free-agent).


Romano, who was non-tendered by the Toronto Blue Jays last month, is expected to provide a boost to the Phillies' bullpen. Despite dealing with injuries in 2024, Romano has been one of the top closers in baseball from 2021-2023, earning two All-Star selections and posting a 2.37 ERA with 95 saves during that span - MLB.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/jordan-romano-phillies-contract-free-agent).