Angels Shake Up Bullpen, DFA Jordan Romano

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The angels shook up their roster big time before facing the royals on Sunday.

They designated closer Jordan Romano for assignment and brought up lefty Joey Luchesi to fill that spot.

They also cut right-hander Sean Anderson, recalled infielder Jose Firmin,

put catcher Logan Alhop on the 10-day injured list with a fractured wrist,

and called up Sebastian Rivera in his place.

Earlier this season, injuries to relievers Ben Joyce, Robert Stephenson, and Kirby Yates

forced Romano into the ninth inning role right away. He started hot,

grabbing four saves and six scoreless outings while allowing just two base runners on walks.

But things fell apart quick after that strong open. Romano got shelled in a rough series against

the Yankees, giving up five earned runs, blowing two saves, and recording only one out.

He bounced back a bit in some low-pressure spots, but then imploded Saturday against the royals

in a blowout, surrendering four earned runs before, getting Yankees mid-ending for infielder Adam

Frazier. These moves signal the angels are done waiting on Romano's inconsistency, aiming to

steady the bullpen as they push forward in a tough stretch.