The Red Sox signed Romano to a minor-league contract Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Romano has been assigned to Triple-A Worcester and could be used as both a starter and reliever. The 30-year-old split time between the rotation and bullpen in independent ball last year, and he last appeared in the majors in 2021.

Romano was assigned to minor league camp Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romano signed a minor-league contract with a major league invite March 22, but he'll start the year with Triple-A Tacoma. The reliever only pitched 0.1 innings this spring, allowing one hit and no runs. As a member of the Reds, Brewers and Yankees in 2021, Romano posted a putrid 6.12 ERA and 1.68 WHIP.

Romano agreed Tuesday with the Mariners on a minor-league contract, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romano will attend Seattle's big-league camp as a non-roster invitee, but he's more likely to begin the campaign at Triple-A Tacoma than with the big club. He made 19 relief appearances in the majors in 2021 between the Yankees, Brewers and Reds, compiling a 6.12 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 25 innings.

The Yankees released Romano (finger) on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Romano presumably isn't back to full health yet after the Yankees placed him on the injured list Wednesday with a right index finger sprain, but the big club won't bother waiting on his return. Instead, New York will cut Romano loose to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Luis Severino (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Romano was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right index finger sprain, retroactive to Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Romano was labeled day-to-day after being hit by a line drive on his right hand during Tuesday's win over Baltimore. It looked like he could be in line to avoid the injured list after X-rays came back negative, but he apparently is experiencing enough discomfort to warrant a move to the IL after all. He'll be eligible to be reinstated Sept. 25 against the Red Sox, but depending on how long he needs to recover, it's possible he doesn't return during the regular season. Reliever Clarke Schmidt was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Romano on the 28-man roster.

Romano took a line drive off his right hand in the ninth inning of Tuesday's win against Baltimore and was forced to exit the game. Manager Aaron Boone indicated after the contest that X-rays were negative and that Romano is expected to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The reliever was brought back to the Yankees on a major-league deal Tuesday after being DFA'd by the team last week. He was summoned to protect a big lead in the ninth inning but managed to retire only one batter before the hand injury resulted in his departure. Romano was charged with one run on two hits and one walk while striking out one in the outing. It isn't yet clear how long he could be out of action.

Romano signed a major-league contract with the Yankees on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Romano elected free agency after clearing waivers Monday, but now he'll remain with the Yankees and reclaim his spot on the major-league roster. The right-hander holds a 5.84 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 24.2 innings with the Reds, Brewers and Yankees this season, and he figures to work in low-leverage spots for New York going forward. Brooks Kriske was designated for assignment to make room for Romano on the 28-man and 40-man rosters.

Romano became a free agent after declining an outright assignment Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Romano cleared waivers earlier in the day, but instead of heading to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, he'll try his luck in free agency. He spent time with the Reds, Brewers and Yankees in 2021, accruing a 5.84 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with a 16:10 K:BB across 24.2 innings.

Romano cleared waivers Monday and was outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

EDGE Analysis

Romano's 5.84 ERA season and 5.20 career mark mean it's unsurprising to see him pass through waivers unclaimed. He'll remain as organizational depth for the Yankees going forward.

Romano was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

His lone appearance with the Yankees resulted in him taking the loss after allowing a run on two hits and a walk Thursday against the Blue Jays. He holds a 5.84 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 24.2 major-league innings this season, so it's possible he goes unclaimed on waivers and remains in the New York organization.