A day after the Mets reeled in the biggest fish of the free agent market, the Phillies countered with a move of their own.
Closer Jordan Romano and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a free agent contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Romano, 31, was nontendered by Toronto earlier this offseason and joins a Phillies bullpen that lost Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estevez to free agency.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 9, 2024
The former Blue Jay is a six-year veteran and prior to last season, was regarded as one of the best closers in the game.