Romero cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Romero was on the active roster for three days last week but didn't enter a game. The 33-year-old hasn't appeared at the big-league level since 2016, so it's no surprise to see him pass through waivers unclaimed.
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Dodgers' Stefen Romero: Designated for assignment
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Romero was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Saturday.
Romero's contract was selected by the Dodgers on Wednesday, but he didn't appear in any games during his brief stint in the majors. He's slashed .270/.337/.461 with three homers, 21 RBI, 15 runs and a stolen base over 24 games at Triple-A Oklahoma City this year, and it's likely that he'll return there if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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Dodgers' Stefen Romero: Contract selected by Dodgers
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Romero's contract is getting selected from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Orange County Register reports.
A 33-year-old corner outfielder, Romero hasn't appeared in the majors since 2016, as he has played in Japan for the last several years. He hit .270/.337/.461 with three home runs and one steal in 24 games at Triple-A. Romero might not be long for the majors, as he could be sent back to Triple-A once Hanser Alberto comes off the paternity list.
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Dodgers' Stefen Romero: Heads to MiLB camp
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The Dodgers reassigned Romero to minor-league camp Monday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
After a productive run overseas in Japan, Romero returned stateside for the first time since 2016 back in February, when he inked a minor-league deal with the Dodgers. Despite his reputation as one of Japan's top power hitters, Romero wasn't able to impress in his limited Cactus League action, going 2-for-13 with a double and four strikeouts. The 33-year-old will presumably report to Triple-A Oklahoma City and hope to earn a promotion to the Dodgers at some point later this season.
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Dodgers' Stefen Romero: Returns to MLB
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Romero signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Saturday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Romero spent the past five seasons in Japan and hit 96 home runs during his time in Nippon Professional Baseball. The 33-year-old hasn't appeared in the majors since 2016 but will be invited to major-league spring training in 2022 and could be an option to serve as a designated hitter for the Dodgers, assuming the universal DH is approved as part of the ongoing labor negotiations.
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Stefen Romero: Released by Mariners
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The Mariners granted Romero his release Friday to allow him to pursue an opportunity to play in Japan.
Romero played in just nine games with the Mariners in 2016 and evidently had little hope for an expanded role next season. The 28-year-old has a strong track record of success at the Triple-A level, with a .299/.347/.514 line in parts of four seasons, but those numbers come with the grain of salt that accompanies all numbers posted in the Pacific Coast League.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: Returns to Triple-A Tacoma
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Romero was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
Romer's performance was underwhelming during his limited action with the Mariners. Over nine games, Romero went 4-for-17 with four strikeouts. However, he'll return to Tacoma, where he owns a stellar /.314/.371/.551 line with 19 home runs and 80 RBI.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: In the lineup Friday
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Romero is in the lineup for Friday's matchup with the Brewers.
The Mariners will waste no time in putting the recently called up Romero to work. He will man first base and hit sixth in the order. He has recorded just three hits in 15 at-bats with the Mariners this season.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: Recalled from Triple-A Friday
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Romero was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
This move was made subsequently to the team optioning Dae-Ho Lee. Romero has been from in Tacoma since June 6. He is slashing .314/.371/.551 for the Rainiers on the season. He also has three hits in 15 at-bats with the Mariners.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: Optioned back to Tacoma
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Romero was optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Romero was recalled late last month and appeared in eight games for the Mariners, going 3-for-15 at the plate with two RBI and four strikeouts. With Ketel Marte (thumb) officially activated from the DL on Monday, Romero will head back to Triple-A to free up a spot on the 25-man roster.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: Recalled from Triple-A Friday, will start in left field
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Romero was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, and will start in left field, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
The Mariners placed Leonys Martin on the 15-day disabled list Friday, and recalled Romero as a result. Shawn O'Malley and Norichika Aoki are both expected to fill in for Martin in center a majority of the time. However, with Sean Smith getting the night off Romero will see start in left field and bat eighth in the order.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: Sent to Triple-A Tacoma
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Romero, as expected, was demoted to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Romero gave a good fight for the backup first-base job, but he never really had a chance. He has options left whereas Dae-Ho Lee had an opt-out clause in his contact if he didn't make the 40-man. Romero would have really had to dominate for the team to risk losing Lee when they could easily park Romero at Triple-A. He'll likely be up at some point this season. He needs to continue to improve his contact and strikeout rates.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: Returns to action Monday
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Romero (back) is in the lineup for Monday's spring game, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.
Romero missed the last few days with back tightness, but he is ready to return to action Monday. He is making a push for a spot on the Opening Day roster, going 12-for-25 (.480) with a home run and seven RBI.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: Dealing with back tightness
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Romero (back) is dealing with back tightness and will not play Friday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.
The issue doesn't appear to be anything too serious, but Romero will likely miss a few days, as he's not listed in the tentative lineup for Saturday's split-squad game. It remains to be seen whether the issue will impact his standing with the major league club as Opening Day approaches.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: Available for Sunday's game
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Romero (knee) is available for Sunday's Cactus League game against the Rangers, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.
Romero is scheduled to enter the game as a backup in right field, a week after a knee injury sidelined him. He'll look to shake off the rust and put himself back in the conversation for an Opening Day roster spot.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: Closer to returning from bruised knee
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Romero did some light work Saturday as he recovers from a bruised right knee.
Romero got hit with a hard line drive while playing first base on Thursday. Manager Scott Servais said the leg is "tender," but there's a chance he'll be ready to play Sunday. Romero is in the running for a platoon job at first base, but he likely will start the season at Triple-A Tacoma. He still has minor-league options, while his competitors -- Dae-Ho Lee, Jesus Montero, Gaby Sanchez -- will be released if they don't make the roster. The Mariners aren;t likely to lose one of those for Romero, who they can stash at Triple-A.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: Expects to return to workouts Saturday
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Romero (knee) is expected to return to workouts Saturday, Bob Dutton of the News Tribune reports.
Romero will look to return to action soon after and continue to compete for playing time in the outfield and as a platoon partner at first base with Adam Lind. Right now it is likely that the 27-year-old begins the season in Triple-A since he has an option remaining, whereas Jesus Montero is all out of options.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: Takes line drive to knee Wednesday
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Romero took a line drive to the knee in the fifth inning of Wednesday's game, but appears to have come out with only a bruise, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
This is good news for the 27-year-old, as he is currently in the midst of competing for the Mariners' first base job. It's a long shot for him to win the backup job, but at least an injury won't be hindering him for the time being.
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Mariners' Stefen Romero: Working at first base
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Romero will work at first base during spring training with the intention of landing on the Mariners' final 25-man roster, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Primarily an outfielder throughout his career, Romero began working with a first-base mitt after the club asked him to add the position to his repertoire. Even if he makes the roster, though, his major league batting average (.192 in 198 at-bats) resides below the Mendoza Line, meaning the likely lack of at-bats in a platoon with Adam Lind doesn't lend itself to relevance. In any case, Romero will look to break through after batting .292 with 17 homers in 476 at-bats at Triple-A Tacoma last season.
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Mariners add four players to active roster on Tuesday
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The Mariners made a handful of roster moves on Tuesday. The team announced that they have recalled outfielder Stefen Romero , infielder Shawn O'Malley and right-handers Jose Ramirez and Tony Zych from Triple-A Tacoma.
Zych is the only member of this quartet to not have tasted the Major Leagues previously.
