2 years agoThe Washington Nationals claimed right-hander Tommy Romero off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester. The 25-year-old pitched in three games for the Rays this year and had a 3.51 ERA in 66 2/3 innings at Triple-A Durham. Romero is expected to join Rochester's starting rotation. He allowed four earned runs on three hits (two home runs) while walking five and striking out five in his first 4 2/3 major league innings over three appearances (one start). Romero was briefly moved to a relief role when he was sent down to Durham, but he'll be a starting pitcher moving forward with Washington.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: MASN Sports - Mark Zuckerman