Blue Jays All-Star closer Romano activated off IL

The Toronto Blue Jays activated All-Star closer Jordan Romano and fellow right-hander Erik Swanson off the 15-day injured list before Tuesday night's game against the New York Yankees. Romano had been sidelined since spring training with right elbow inflammation and Swanson with right forearm inflammation. Toronto optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Triple-A Buffalo.