Retrieved October 2, 2014. [3] His grandfather and father both played baseball; his grandfather was a member of the Mexico City Diablos Rojos. Went 6-4 with a 3.72 ERA (24er, 58.0ip) while going 23-for-28 in save chances in 64 relief outings in his seventh season with SF...Allowed career highs in runs and home runs and lost his closer's role at the end of June after several blown saves...His 23 saves were tied for the 14th-most in the National League...Surrendered nine home runs, the most he's allowed in a full season in his career and tied for the fifth-most among NL relievers...Was relieved of the Giants' closer duties on June 29 as he endured a stretch in which he blew three of five save chances while allowing nine runs on 10 hits in 4.1 innings (June 13-28)...Despite his struggles, finished the season on a strong note, allowing just two runs over his final 19.1 innings (0.93 ERA, 23 games). After serving a one-game suspension Saturday, Romo was immediately thrown into a save opportunity as Taylor Rogers had pitched in the previous two days. Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Sergio Romo from the 10-day disabled list. With Taylor Rogers racking up 30 saves a year ago, Romo isn't expected to be the team's everyday closer, though he could see the occasional save opportunity while also handling mid-to-high-leverage situations in 2020. By continuing to use the site, you accept our. Los Angeles Dodgers traded RHP Sergio Romo to Tampa Bay Rays for cash. He has four saves and a 3.12 ERA on the season. [53] In 30 games for the Dodgers, he allowed 17 runs in 25 innings and he was designated for assignment on July 20, 2017.
[46] Used as the eighth inning setup man for the remainder of the season, Romo appeared 30 times after July 1 and had a 2.10 ERA over 25 2⁄3 innings with 32 strikeouts and 5 walks. Taylor Rogers had pitched three straight days and was unavailable Friday, so Romo got the call after Sam Dyson coughed up three runs in the eighth inning to create the save situation. From June 5 through June 20, he threw 7 2⁄3 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits.
San Francisco Giants @SFGiants. [39] Romo appeared in 69 games of the 2012 season, earning 14 saves with a 1.79 ERA, which was fourth among NL relievers and trailed only Craig Kimbrel (1.01), Aroldis Chapman (1.51) and Eric O'Flaherty (1.73). According to the Elias Sports Bureau, from May 19-June 17 he became first pitcher since Miguel Batista in 2004 to have five starts and three saves in a 30-day span, and from May 19-27 became first pitcher with four starts in a nine-day span since Claude Osteen in 1975...On July 25 vs. the Yankees, recorded final two outs of the eighth inning, moved to third base to start the ninth, and returned to the mound for the save, becoming first pitcher to also appear at third base in a game since Philadelphia's Bill Wilson on August 6, 1971 at Pittsburgh...Also became first AL pitcher to appear defensively at another position and record a save since Milwaukee's Chuck Crim on June 6, 1989 at Toronto (first base)...From August 7-9 vs. Baltimore, became first pitcher in Tampa Bay history to record a win, loss, and save in a three-game series, and first in MLB since Cody Allen in 2014. [38][39][40] From then through the end of the season, Romo converted nine out of nine save opportunities and posted a 1.33 ERA. [9] In his senior year with Mesa State, he was the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year.
Romo served as Miami's closer this season after inking a one-year deal, going 17-for-18 in save opportunities with a 3.58 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 33:13 K:BB across 37.2 innings. Sergio Romo. He picked up wins on both June 19 and 20, against the Texas Rangers. Charros de Jalisco signed free agent RHP Sergio Romo.
It was the first All-Star selection of his career. Held right-handed hitters to a .183 (24-for-131) average. While Romo could have appealed, Baldelli said that likely would have just pushed things off a little, and the fact that Romo had pitched the night before and likely would not have been pitching on Saturday made him “just slightly more comfortable,” Baldelli said, in accepting the suspension.
[33] Romo earned his first World Series ring as the Giants won the series in five games to win their first title since 1954. Went 2-0 with a 1.47 ERA (30.2-IP, 5-ER) in 25 apps after the trade…made his Rays debut on July 24 vs. BAL…from that date through the end of the season, ranked 4th in the AL in ERA (min. When Odorizzi does come back, the Twins will have six starters, and Falvey said they were talking about either keeping six pitchers in the rotation or ending up with a piggyback situation if all remain healthy. RHP Sergio Romo roster status changed by Fresno Grizzlies. Twins' Sergio Romo: Healthy in spring debut, Twins' Sergio Romo: Throws bullpen session, Twins' Sergio Romo: Dealing with shoulder strain, Twins' Sergio Romo: Heading back to Minnesota, Twins' Sergio Romo: No knee issue Tuesday, Twins' Sergio Romo: Allows game-tying run, Twins' Sergio Romo: Grabs third save as Twin, Twins' Sergio Romo: Grabs first save as Twin, Twins' Sergio Romo: Officially joining Minnesota, Marlins' Sergio Romo: Likely heading to Minnesota. Romo allowed two hits and struck out one through a scoreless ninth inning to record his 17th save in a 2-0 win over the White Sox on Wednesday. Jhoan Duran #59.
Frank, Sergio's father, built a pitching mound in the backyard and taught Romo how to throw. Was selected by manager Bruce Bochy to his first career All-Star team as an injury replacement for Pittsburgh's Jeff Locke. Romo signed a one-year contract with the Twins on Monday, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.
[9] He was named First-Team All-Gulf South Conference in 2004 while playing for North Alabama and was 10–3 with a 3.69 ERA in 97.1 innings. Brown, Daniel (September 26, 2014). [49] In the 2014 World Series, Romo appeared in two games, pitching 21⁄3 innings with 4 strikeouts and no runs allowed, earning his third World Series championship with the Giants. [24][25] Romo gained notoriety for being one of the team's "Beards", along with LHP Jeremy Affeldt and closer Brian Wilson. Devin Smeltzer #31.
While Rogers figures to continue receiving the bulk of save opportunities, Sunday showed that manager Rocco Baldelli is not afraid to shuffle the back end of his bullpen. He now has a sharp 1.35 ERA, 0.30 WHIP and 6:0 K:BB in 6.2 innings since joining the Minnesota bullpen. Los Angeles Dodgers sent RHP Sergio Romo on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Falvey said he’s gotten work in in St. Paul and his adductor has been feeling good, making him on track for an activation soon. Romo replaced Matt Palmer in the bullpen as Palmer took Sánchez's rotation spot.
The veteran right-hander was charged with a blown save Wednesday while working in the eighth inning, but Romo is now 3-for-3 in save chances for the Twins while handling the ninth. That usage suggests Romo would be ahead of Dyson in the closer pecking order should anything happen to Rogers, but for now both right-handers will have to settle for setup roles in Minnesota.
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