Jordan Romano has emerged from a rocky start with the Colorado Rockies to become one of the more reliable late‑inning arms in the league.
After throwing a perfect ninth inning to close out a win over the Washington Nationals, Romano has posted a 1.69 ERA over his last five appearances, allowing just one earned run in 5.2 innings.
Angels’ Roster Turmoil
The Los Angeles Angels are juggling a slew of injuries, placing Trevor McDonald on the 15‑day injured list with an elbow strain and promoting Tristan Beck from the minors. Joshua Kuroda‑Grauer was shut down for 10 days after a ruptured testicle, prompting the call‑up of Max Muncy, while Kyle Higashioka and Austin Wynns were both moved to the IL, the latter with a flexor strain, and Ty Madden arrived from the farm.
Jack Flaherty also joined the injured list with inflammation in his flexor tendon, and the club responded by summoning Ty Madden. Position players are getting their moments too; Jo Adell launched a home run and went 2‑for‑4 against the St. Louis Cardinals, while Zac Thornton delivered six shutout innings against Milwaukee, scattering three hits and a walk.
Streaming pitchers are a hot topic for fantasy owners. Landen Roupp is highlighted as a starter for today’s matchup against Kansas City, while Ian Seymour is projected for tomorrow’s game versus Toronto. Both have shown the ability to induce weak contact and could provide valuable points in deeper leagues.
The buzz around these moves is amplified by analysts such as Jeff Passan and Justin Mason, who co‑host The Sleeper and The Bust Podcast and write for Rotographs. Mason also runs FriendswithFantasyBenefits.com, owns The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational, and works as a certified addiction‑treatment counselor, adding a unique perspective to player evaluation.
With the trade deadline looming, Romano’s improving profile could attract interest from contending clubs, though his role as a closer may shift depending on the destination. Meanwhile, the Angels continue to sift through offers for Zach Neto, a shortstop under team control for three more seasons, as they balance immediate needs with long‑term assets.