Romero, who signed a minor-league contract with the Angels in December, has been invited to the major-league side of spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Romero is officially back in MLB-affiliated ball following two seasons in Japan. The now-28-year-old right-hander registered a 5.17 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 69.2 big-league innings with the Twins between the 2018-2019 campaigns.

Romero (not injury related) signed a contract with the Yokohama BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romero was let go by the Twins on Thursday, and he'll spend the 2021 season overseas after missing all of last season due to visa issues. The right-hander made 15 relief appearances in 2019, recording a 7.07 ERA and 2.14 WHIP over 14 innings.

Romero (not injury related) was released by the Twins on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old spent 2020 on the restricted list after missing the entirety of spring training due to visa issues, and he's now in search of a new team. Romero appeared in 15 games for Minnesota in 2019 and had a 7.07 ERA, 2.14 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB over 14 innings.

Romero, who missed all of spring training in February and March due to visa issues, was placed on the restricted list ahead of the 2020 season.

EDGE Analysis

Romero wasn't placed on the 60-man player pool as a result. Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said that Romero is not anticipated to arrive for training camp due to continued visa issues from the Dominican Republic. He may not be available this season as a result.

Romero, who missed all of spring training in February and March due to visa issues traveling from the Dominican Republic, has not resolved his visa issues, Aaron Gleeman of TheAthletic.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said that Romero is not anticipated to arrive for training camp next week. It sounds like his availability for the 60-game regular season is very much in doubt.

Romero was placed on the restricted list Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction reflects the fact that visa issues have prevented Romero from reporting to camp. It's unclear what exactly those issues are or when he's expected to be able to join his teammates. Once he's cleared to do so, he'll presumably still need time to build up to regular-season shape.

Romero could miss all of spring training due to a visa issue that has kept him in the Dominican Republic, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "He's still not here and won't be joining us for the foreseeable future," said Twins manager Rocco Baldelli.

EDGE Analysis

Romero was not charged with a crime and isn't being penalized by the team, according to the Star Tribune. He could join the Twins when they play a spring game in the Dominican Republic on Mar. 7. Romero's extended absence almost ensures he'll begin the season at Triple-A when he does arrive to the U.S.

Romero isn't expected to arrive at Twins camp until next week while he looks to secure a travel visa, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming Romero doesn't hit any further snags with his immigration paperwork and is able to make the move from the Dominican Republic next week, he shouldn't find himself too far behind the Twins' other healthy pitchers during spring training. The right-hander will be vying for a spot in the Twins' Opening Day bullpen.

Romero was recalled by the Twins on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Romero received sporadic opportunities with the Twins early in the season but has been in the minors since mid-June. He's recorded a 7.88 ERA and 2.12 WHIP in eight innings in the majors but posted a more respectable 4.37 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 57.2 innings for Triple-A Rochester.

Romero (back) was activated off the minor-league injured list Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romero landed on the IL on June 21 with a lower-back strain but is able to rejoin Triple-A Rochester after a few weeks on the shelf. The 24-year-old has a 4.66 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB over 29 innings with the Red Wings this season.