Report: Jays close to signing veteran reliever Romo

The Toronto Blue Jays are close to signing reliever Sergio Romo to an MLB deal, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Sergio Romo close to signing an MLB deal with Blue Jays

Romo, 39, began the season with the Seattle Mariners but was hit hard in 17 appearances, pitching to an ERA of 8.19 in 14.1 innings. He was released by the team last week.

The right-hander spent the majority of his career with the San Francisco Giants, recording 38 saves and making the National League All-Star team in 2013. He also helped the Giants win World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014.

The Brawley, Calif., native has also spent time with the Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins during his MLB career which began all the way back in June of 2008.