In a moverumoredfor the better part of three days, the Dodgers have signed former nemesis Sergio Romo to bolster their bullpen for the 2017 season.
Romo, a Southern California native (Brawley, Orange Coast College), is a nine-year veteran with substantial postseason experience and a ferocious slider.
In 515 career innings, Romo has pitched to a 2.58 ERA with 498 strikeouts in 439 2/3 innings.
A former closer for the Giants with 84 career saves, Romo lost his role after struggling a bit in 2014. Since, he has regained footing as an effective reliever, sporting a 2.94 and 2.68 ERA in the past two seasons.
Romo enjoyed three World Series championships with the Giants, tallying a 3-1 record with 4 saves in his 27 postseason appearances.
#Dodgers& Sergio Romo have agreed to a 1-year, $3MM contract, per@Ken_Rosenthal&@JonHeyman. Left larger offers on table to sign with LA.
— Today in MLB (@Todayin_MLB)February 6, 2017
Though the move to the bitter rival of the Giants may be somewhat surprising, he grew under the auspices of his grandfather, who was a pitcher for the Mexico City Diablos and his father, whoidolizedFernando Valenzuela.
Both were huge Dodgers fans.
Currently pitching in the Caribbean Series forAguilasde Mexicali of Mexico, Romo’s squad earned a spot in the semifinals by winning its first three games of the tournament.
Romo pitched one inning so far in the tournament, allowing three hits including a homerun versus Puerto Rico. The deal is expected to be finalized upon his return from the tournament.
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The busy offseason will continue for Romo, who is also scheduled to pitch forMexicoin the World Baseball Classic. The deal is for one year at $3 million.
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