Blue Jays' Romano named All-Star replacement for Astros' Valdez

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 23: Jordan Romano #68 of Toronto Blue Jays pitches to the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on June 23, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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The Toronto Blue Jays will have another representative at the All-Star Game in Seattle.

Closer Jordan Romano was named as a replacement Sunday, marking the second straight year in which he's been an All-Star.

The 30-year-old is enjoying another strong season, posting a 2.95 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP and 47 strikeouts across 36.2 innings. He also sits in a tie for the AL lead in saves with 25.

Romano joins teammates Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Whit Merrifield, Bo Bichette, and Kevin Gausman as 2023 AL All-Stars.

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