Romo is a candidate to see some save opportunities in the wake of Trevor Rosenthal's (shoulder) placement on the injured list Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran reliever boasts 134 career saves and was 5-for-6 in closing opportunities during the 2020 campaign with the Twins. However, Romo will have to deal with the presence of Jake Diekman, who enjoyed a dominant spring that significantly outpaced the 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP that the 38-year-old produced over his four Cactus League frames.

Romo (paternity) returned to camp Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romo was away from the team for several days following the birth of his child, but he'll throw a bullpen Thursday and pitch in Saturday's spring game. The right-hander could also pitch in the team's final Cactus League game Monday, and it appears as though he's still on track for Opening Day.

Romo is away from the team to be with his wife and newborn baby but is expected to return Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romo has made just three Cactus League appearances, with none coming in the last week. There hasn't been any indication that he won't be ready for the start of the regular season, however.

Romo made his Cactus League debut in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs, allowing two earned runs on two hits, a walk and a balk across an inning. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

One of the two runs came on a solo home run by Joc Pederson, and Romo clearly had trouble with his location even when the ball didn't leave the park. The veteran reliever is ticketed for a key setup role behind projected closer Trevor Rosenthal (groin) during each player's debut campaign with the Athletics.

Romo has yet to throw a bullpen session in spring training, but manager Bob Melvin confirmed Thursday it's by design and not indicative of any injury, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melvin adds the veteran reliever is one of several arms being built up slowly. The 37-year-old would seemingly have plenty of wiggle room in terms of preparation time, considering his body of work over an extended period. Romo is expected to fill a key later-inning relief role for a revamped Athletics bullpen that lost a veteran right-hander with a very similar profile in Joakim Soria this offseason, among other arms.

Romo signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Athletics on Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romo mainly worked in a setup role with the Twins in 2020, recording a 4.05 ERA with five saves. However, the team declined his $5 million option at the end of October. The right-hander should work as a late reliever for his new team heading into his age-38 season.

Minnesota declined the $5 million option in Romo's contract for 2021, electing to give him a $250,000 buyout, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romo had a decent season in a setup role with a 4.05 ERA, five saves and a 10.4 K/9. While the Twins may have been prepared to move on from Romo since he'll be 38 next season, this move may indicate the Twins expect a soft market for free agent middle relievers this winter.

Romo allowed two hits and struck out a batter in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, earning the save against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

After serving a one-game suspension Saturday, Romo was immediately thrown into a save opportunity as Taylor Rogers had pitched in the previous two days. The 37-year-old worked around a pair of singles to preserve Minnesota's two-run lead. He has four saves and a 3.12 ERA on the season.

Romo was suspended one game Saturday for his role in a bench-clearing brawl Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romo will not appeal the punishment, per Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, so he'll be out for Saturday's contest. Given that he threw a full inning Friday, he may not have pitched anyway Saturday, so the suspension likely won't cost him any opportunities.

Romo (0-1) gave up three runs on two hits and one walk in one-third of an inning to take the loss versus Cleveland on Wednesday. He also hit a batter.

EDGE Analysis

Romo was charged with all three of the Indians' runs in the eighth inning, as Danny Coulombe allowed an inherited runner to score. Wednesday was the first real hiccup for Romo this season, but it raised his ERA to 4.22 across 10.2 innings. He's added 14 strikeouts, three saves and eight holds in 12 appearances. Romo will likely continue battling with Taylor Rogers for closing duties, with the latter typically seeing most of the ninth-inning opportunities.