-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Angels' Fernando Romero: Gets NRI from Halos
Fernando Romero, who signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Angels in December, has been invited to the major-league camp.Romero is back in MLB-affiliated ball following two seasons in Japan. The 28-year-old right-hander registered a 5.17 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 69.2 big-league innings with the Twins between the 2018-19 campaigns.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Fernando Romero: Headed to Japan
Fernando Romero (not injury related) signed a contract with the Yokohama BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.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.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Fernando Romero: Let go by Minnesota
Fernando Romero (not injury related) was released by the Twins on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.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.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Twins' Fernando Romero: Placed on restrictred list
Fernando 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.Romero wasn't placed on the 60-man player pool as a result. Minnesota 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.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Twins' Fernando Romero: Visa issues continue
Fernando 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.Minnesota 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.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Twins' Fernando Romero: Placed on restricted list
Fernando Romero was placed on the restricted list Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.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.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Twins' Fernando Romero: Could miss spring training
Fernando 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 Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli.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.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Twins' Fernando Romero: Delayed by visa issues
Fernando Romero isn't expected to arrive at Minnesota Twins camp until next week while he looks to secure a travel visa, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.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 team's Opening Day bullpen.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Twins' Fernando Romero: Called up by Twins
Fernando Romero was recalled by the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.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.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Twins' Fernando Romero: Activated off injured list
Fernando Romero (back) was activated off the minor-league injured list Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.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.