Jordan Romano

Jordan Romano saved 36 games for the Blue Jays in 2022, and he is the clear-cut closer going into 2023. The two knocks against him are that he walks more batters than he should, and his xERA and xFIP were an entire run above the actuals. All the same, Romano struck out 73 batters in 64 innings while maintaining a 2.11 ERA and 1.02 WHIP. The 29-year-old does not fit the profile of a truly elite closer, but he should collect another 30 saves, securing a good base in 5x5 leagues.

Jordan Romano takes loss on Sunday

Jordan Romano blew the save allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks during Toronto's loss to Baltimore on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Romano came into the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead but imploded, allowing a season-high four hits and matching his season high with two walks. Fantasy managers have to take this as an anomaly as Romano has been lights out recently, holding his opponents scoreless in 14 appearances prior to Sunday's blown save. On the season he has 34 saves with an excellent 2.34 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 64 strikeouts over 57 appearances.