Ricky Romero allowed six earned runs over 3 2/3 innings Saturday in his first start for Triple-A Buffalo. Romero was optioned to the Triple-A level last Thursday after posting a 12.46 ERA and 2.77 WHIP in two starts with Toronto. The 28-year-old lefty is a mess right now.

Blue Jays optioned LHP Ricky Romero to Triple-A Buffalo. It had to be done. Romero made it only a third of an inning Wednesday in his start against the Rays and now has a 5.92 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 128/110 K/BB ratio in 185 1/3 innings since the start of the 2012 season.

Ricky Romero pitched one-third of an inning Wednesday, allowing three runs and taking the loss to the Rays. It was a quick hook for the lefty after he exited his last start with forearm stiffness. There was no word of an injury Wednesday, so we'll assume it was just flat-out poor pitching that led to Romero's exit. The Jays brought Romero up to take the place of the injured Josh Johnson, but it's worth wondering how much longer they'll roll with him in Johnson's absence. His spot in the rotation is due to pitch again on Tuesday, but whether it'll be Romero taking the mound is still in question.

Ricky Romero underwent x-rays on his left forearm after leaving in the fourth inning of Friday's loss to the Mariners. The x-rays were negative, but Romero could be in jeopardy of missing his next start. "I don't know, we'll see. It's a little stiff right now," he said. With Josh Johnson landing on the DL this week, the Blue Jays can ill-afford another injury to their starting rotation.

Ricky Romero struggled in his return to the majors Friday, allowing three runs over four innings in a loss to the Mariners. Romero started out strong with three scoreless frames, but he unraveled in the fourth by giving up two hits (including a two-run homer by Kyle Seager), three walks and hitting a batter. He was looking down at his hand during the inning, so the speculation is that he was dealing with a blister issue. Either way, it wasn't the ideal way to return to the Blue Jays' rotation. He should remain off the fantasy radar for the time being.

Blue Jays recalled LHP Ricky Romero from High-A Dunedin. Romero was expected to spend a little more time in the minors, but the Jays have decided to give him a shot after Josh Johnson's trip to the disabled list. The left-hander pitched well in his lone outing for Dunedin, but he's way too risky to be used right away for fantasy purposes.

Ricky Romero will be promoted from the minor leagues to start Friday night against the Mariners. The lefty has made just one appearance at High-A Dunedin, but the Jays are desperate for a starter with Josh Johnson (triceps) suddenly needing a 15-day disabled list stint. Romero should be avoided in all fantasy formats until he proves that he has figured out his control issues. He posted a brutal 5.77 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 124/105 K/BB ratio in 181 innings last season.

Ricky Romero fared well in his first start with High-A Dunedin on Saturday, allowing just one run on five hits over seven innings. More importantly, Romero struck out two without issuing a walk. He has spent the past few weeks working on his mechanics in extended spring training. It's an encouraging first step in the right direction for him.

Ricky Romero will make his first start of the season at High-A Dunedin on Saturday. After a disastrous spring training, Romero has been in extended spring training working on his mechanics. There's no timetable for his return to the Blue Jays' rotation, and with J.A. Happ pitching well, the club doesn't have to rush Romero.

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Tuesday that Ricky Romero will throw a second simulated game in extended spring training before getting into a real contest. The GM said Romero is showing progress but is "not all the way there yet." The left-hander has been in Florida working on not throwing across his body as much. While he's close to appearing in minor league games, there is still no timetable for him rejoining the Blue Jays' rotation.