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Twins Target JoJo Romero for Bullpen Depth
Twins could add experienced reliever JoJo Romero to bullpen before winter.
In brief
Twins could add experienced reliever JoJo Romero to bullpen before winter. Twins should consider pending free agent JoJo Romero for bullpen depth as he offers experience and pitch mix to address current needs. Originally reported by Minnesota Twins On SI.
World Series Player Targeted
Minnesota Twins should watch JoJo Romero closely when World Series opens Friday.
“The Minnesota Twins should watch JoJo Romero closely when the World Series opens Friday”
Romero's Recent Success
Romero earned victory in Milwaukee’s pennant-clinching win over Los Angeles Dodgers.
“He worked two scoreless innings and earned the victory in Milwaukee’s pennant-clinching win over the Los Angeles Dodgers”
Bullpen Need for Twins
Minnesota faces uncertainty on left side of relief corps with expiring contracts for A.J. Minter and Taylor Rogers.
“Minnesota faces uncertainty on the left side of its relief corps. A.J. Minter and Taylor Rogers have expiring contracts, as detailed in Twins On SI’s free-agent tracker”
Romero Fits Bullpen Role
Romero could address Twins’ bullpen depth with experience and pitch mix for full innings.
“Romero is a pending free agent whose experience, pitch mix and ability to handle full innings could address an opening in the Twins’ bullpen”
Romero's Performance Stats
Romero finished regular season with 3.36 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 56 1/3 innings.
“The 30-year-old finished the regular season with a 3.36 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 56 1/3 innings between the St. Louis Cardinals and Brewers”
Pitching Repertoire
Romero uses sinker, sweeper and changeup with sinker averaging 93.7 mph.
“Romero used a sinker, sweeper and changeup, with his sinker averaging 93.7 mph”
Platoon Results
Right-handed hitters managed .228/.315/.346 against Romero in 2026.
“Right-handed hitters managed a .228/.315/.346 line against him in 2026”
Free Agency Target
Romero reaches free agency after this campaign with potential for Twins to pursue without trade package.
“Romero is scheduled to reach free agency after this campaign, as Brewers On SI’s contract rundown explained”
The headline
Twins should consider pending free agent JoJo Romero for bullpen depth as he offers experience and pitch mix to address current needs.
