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]

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Fernando Romero
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Romero with the Yokohama DeNA Baystars
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1994-12-24) December 24, 1994 (age 29)
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