Romano earned the save Sunday against the Dodgers, striking out two over a perfect ninth inning.

EDGE Analysis

Romano converted on his fourth straight save attempt to start the campaign, pitching his second perfect inning in six appearances. After missing the first few weeks of the season with an elbow injury, Romano has shown no rust, owning a 3.18 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP through 5.2 frames.

Romano allowed a run on one hit in one inning Monday. He struck out one batter and earned a save over Kansas City.

EDGE Analysis

Romano coughed up a solo homer to Kyle Isbel but still finished off the 5-3 victory. Romano has converted each of his three save chances since returning from the injured list April 16. Through four appearances, he's given up two runs but has yet to walk a batter.

Romano earned the save in Saturday's 5-2 win against the Padres after he retired all three batters he faced in the ninth inning. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Romano was provided a three-run cushion Saturday and needed just 11 pitches to retire San Diego's top three hitters. The veteran right-hander made his season debut less than a week ago after going down with elbow inflammation late in spring training, and he's quickly picked up a pair of saves. Romano retains a firm grip on the closer role for Toronto and already appears to be in strong form.

Romano gave up one run on one hit plus a hit by pitch in the ninth inning Tuesday to record his first save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first appearance of 2024 after beginning the year on the IL due to elbow inflammation, Romano wasn't quite his usual dominant self, but his velocity was fine - he topped out at 97.6 mph with his fastball - and he was able to get the job done. The right-hander has produced 36 saves in each of the last two seasons, and he has a secure hold on the closer role in Toronto.

The Blue Jays reinstated Romano (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Romano recently completed a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo and is ready to make his season debut after missing the first few weeks of the season with elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old righty recorded 36 saves in each of the past two seasons, and manager John Schneider indicated Romano will immediately reclaim the closer role now that he's healthy, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Romano (elbow) will be activated soon and will immediately regain his closer job, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The strong indication seems to be that Romano will be activated Tuesday. Romano retired just three of the eight batters he faced during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo, but it does not appear Schneider will hesitate to use him in a save situation right away. The closer has been out with right elbow inflammation.

Romano (elbow) has completed his minor-league rehab assignment and is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list by Tuesday at the latest, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chad Green (two) and Yimi Garcia (one) have collected the Blue Jays' three saves so far, but Romano is the clear-cut closer for the team so long as he's healthy. Fantasy managers that took a chance on rostering him after his elbow issue cropped up in mid-March may now get five and a half months of possible elite closing numbers, provided the two-time All-Star can regain the form he displayed the past two seasons. For what it's worth, Romano wasn't at his sharpest over his two rehab appearances with Triple-A Buffalo, retiring just three of the eight total batters he faced while giving up one hit and issuing four walks. Those setting weekly lineups will want to see if the Blue Jays make any further announcements regarding whether Romano will be activated ahead of Monday's series opener versus the Yankees, as well as whether he'll be eased into action or take over high-leverage work immediately.

Romano (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell writes that Romano "should be active soon after that if all goes well." Romano has had a late start to the season because of right elbow inflammation, but it sounds like he should be back closing games for the Blue Jays within the next week or so.

Romano (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Sunday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays are still determining what the next steps for Romano will be, but a rehab assignment would seem imminent. Romano has been ramping things back up after being diagnosed with elbow inflammation late in spring training. There's no timetable for his return, but one should become clearer in the coming days.

Romano (elbow) threw his second bullpen session Thursday and is expected to throw live batting practice soon, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander continues to progress in his throwing program, and he could be ready for a minor-league rehab assignment after one or two live sessions versus hitters. Romano doesn't have an official timeline for his return from the injured list, but a mid-April activation seems realistic at this point.