Blue Jays and two-time All-Star closer Jordan Romano mutually agree to end partnership

The Toronto Blue Jays declined to offer a contract to two-time All-Star closer Jordan Romano on Friday, making the right-hander a free agent.

Romano, 31, first made it to the big leagues in 2019 with the Blue Jays and has recorded 105 saves in 231 career games. He has a record of 20-17 and a 1.14 WHIP.

Romano faced injuries last season and had a record of 1-2 with eight saves and a 6.59 ERA in 14 games. He underwent surgery on his right elbow in July, ending his season.

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In both 2022 and 2023, Romano had 36 saves and was selected for the American League All-Star team.

The Canadian-born pitcher earned $7.75 million on a one-year contract last season.

The Blue Jays also reached a one-year agreement with Erik Swanson and declined to offer a contract to fellow right-hander Dillon Tate.

Swanson, 31, agreed to a $3 million deal. He went 2-2 with a 5.03 ERA in 45 relief appearances last season, his second with the Blue Jays.

Tate, 30, had no decisions and a 5.40 ERA in four relief appearances for Toronto in 2024. He also made 29 appearances for the Baltimore Orioles and went 2-1 with a 4.59 ERA.