Fernando Romero (baseball)

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In 2019, Romero logged a 7.07 ERA in 15 appearances with Minnesota. In 2020 Spring Training, Romero was placed on the restricted list with visa issues, and did not play in a game that year. On December 17, 2020, Romero was released by the Twins. [9]

Yokohama DeNA BayStars

On December 18, 2020, a day after his release from Minnesota, Romero signed a one-year, $724K contract with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball. [10] He became a free agent following the 2022 season.

Los Angeles Angels

On December 21, 2022, Romero signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels. He made only four appearances on the year, posting a 10.13 ERA in 8 innings pitched for the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Angels, Double–A Rocket City Trash Pandas, and Triple–A Salt Lake Bees. Romero elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023. [11]

References

  1. "Twins' Romero On The Rise - BaseballAmerica.com". March 30, 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  2. "Kernels learn the language - The Gazette" . Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. "Fernando Romero shines for Cedar Rapids Kernels in return from Tommy John surgery - The Gazette" . Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  4. "Fernando Romero, LaMonte Wade and A.J. Murray promoted to Fort Myers - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball" . Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  5. "Ex-Lookouts On The Move As Twins Make Roster Changes". November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  6. "Fernando Romero Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Minor League Baseball . Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  7. Bollinger, Rhett (May 2, 2018). "Twins promote top pitching prospect Romero". MLB.com. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  8. Mystery solved: Here's why Fernando Rodney pitched in the fifth inning Sunday - Star Tribune
  9. "Fernando Romero to Sign with NPB's Yokohama BayStars". December 25, 2020.
  10. "Fernando Romero to Sign with NPB's Yokohama BayStars". December 25, 2020.
  11. "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
Fernando Romero
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Romero with the Yokohama DeNA Baystars
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1994-12-24) December 24, 1994 (age 30)
San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 2, 2018, for the Minnesota Twins
NPB: May 8, 2021, for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars