Jordan Romano IL Update | Phillies | Daily Injury

2025-08-27 — 4 min read

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jordan Romano was placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his middle finger, delivering a blow to a heavily taxed bullpen.

Diagnosis and Placement

Medical evaluation revealed significant inflammation in Romano's right middle finger following a rough outing, and the Phillies opted for a cautious IL placement.

Bullpen Realignment

To offset Romano’s absence, Philadelphia promoted Lou Trivino and Daniel Robert from Triple-A, while also releasing Joe Ross, reshaping late-season bullpen strategy.

Season Outlook

With a 2-4 record and an ERA north of 8 in 49 appearances, Romano’s struggles and now his injury complicate a postseason push that’s already balanced on pitching depth.

Romano’s injury shakes up a key stability component in the Phillies’ bullpen—now it's up to the depth to carry them in September.