Overview
- New York claimed Romo off waivers from Baltimore after the Orioles had briefly held him following a prior claim from the Rockies.
- The 24-year-old former No. 35 pick and ex–top-100 prospect is noted for defense, while his 2025 Triple-A bat graded 25% below league average in the Pacific Coast League.
- Romo retains two minor-league option years, giving the Mets shuttleable depth behind starter Francisco Alvarez with Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger also on the 40-man roster.
- To clear a 40-man spot, left-hander Brandon Waddell was designated for assignment and must be traded or placed on waivers within about five days because he has no options.
- Though Waddell logged a 3.45 ERA in 2025, underlying metrics were weaker (16.4% strikeout rate, 4.54 FIP, 5.65 xERA), and the move followed the club’s two-year, $22 million agreement with reliever Luke Weaver.