PHOENIX (AP) — Sergio Romo will retire as a member of the San Francisco Giants after serving to the franchise win three World Sequence titles.
The 2013 All-Star was an integral a part of the staff’s bullpen from 2008 to 2016; the Giants received titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014. He additionally pitched for the Twins, Athletics, Rays, Dodgers, Mariners, Marlins and Blue Jays.
Romo signed a minor league take care of an invitation to big-league spring coaching. He’ll formally retire throughout San Francisco’s closing exhibition recreation on March 27 when the Giants host the A’s at Oracle Park.
“The connection that Giants followers have with their gamers is exclusive – few exemplify that bond greater than Sergio,” Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi mentioned in an announcement Saturday. “In spite of everything that he achieved as a Big from 2008 to 2016, together with his big contributions to the championship groups, it’s a thrill to have him again in a San Francisco uniform.”
Romo is likely one of the most achieved relievers in franchise historical past. His 515 video games pitched with the staff rank fifth all-time, whereas his 84 saves rank seventh.
Romo’s 27 postseason video games pitched are additionally probably the most in franchise historical past. He struck out Miguel Cabrera to clinch the Giants’ sweep of the Tigers within the 2012 World Sequence.
Romo had a 42-36 document, a 3.21 ERA, 137 saves, 789 strikeouts in 15 big-league seasons.
NIMMO STRAINS
Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has a strained knee and ankle and shall be re-evaluated on a week-to-week foundation, general manager Billy Eppler told reporters on Saturday.
Nimmo was making an attempt to interrupt up a double play at second base on Friday however slid awkwardly into the bag. He stayed down for just a few moments earlier than limping off the sphere with medical personnel.
It’s been a troublesome harm week for the Mets. Nearer Edwin Díaz suffered a torn patellar tendon and is predicted to overlook your complete season after hurting his proper knee whereas celebrating Puerto Rico’s victory over the Dominican Republic within the World Baseball Traditional.
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