Phillies Predicted to Move On From 2-Time All-Star After Just 1 Season
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The Philadelphia Phillies needed a closer, and they found a star at the trade deadline. Jhoan Durán is a star and is under club control for multiple seasons.
The Phillies went into the season with Jose Alvarado as the closer. However, when he was suspended, the team used Jordan Romano as the closer. His struggles led to the team adding Durán.
With Durán locked into the closer role and Romano's struggles, FanSided's Edward Eng predicted Romano would not be back next season. Romano is a free agent after the season and has not performed well enough to be brought back.
CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 11: Jordan Romano #68 of the Philadelphia Phillies seen in action during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 11, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 11: Jordan Romano #68 of the Philadelphia Phillies seen in action during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 11, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio."In 45 total appearances for Philadelphia this season, Romano has posted a less-than-stellar 2-4 record, 7.24 ERA and 1.39 WHIP, while giving up an abysmal career-high 33 earned runs (19 was his previous high for any season) in just 41 innings," wrote Eng. "He lost his hold on closing duties with the Phillies quite early in the year, but inconsistency and ineffectiveness have followed him even as a middle reliever."
Romano was a two-time All-Star closer with the Toronto Blue Jays. However, he was unable to fill the void at closer for the Phillies, which ultimately forced them to trade for Durán. Now, he is continuing to struggle, even in low leverage.
Romano does not really have a future as a leverage arm in Philadelphia. His lone season with the team has not lived up to expectations. Alvarado has a club option next year, so if the Phillies keep him around, he will likely serve as Durán's setup man.
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