Romero, who signed a minor-league contract with the Angels in December, has been invited to the major-league side of spring training.

Romero (not injury related) signed a contract with the Yokohama BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Romero (not injury related) was released by the Twins on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Romero, who missed all of spring training in February and March due to visa issues, was placed on the restricted list ahead of the 2020 season.

Romero, who missed all of spring training in February and March due to visa issues traveling from the Dominican Republic, has not resolved his visa issues, Aaron Gleeman of TheAthletic.com reports.

Romero was placed on the restricted list Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Romero isn't expected to arrive at Twins camp until next week while he looks to secure a travel visa, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Romero was recalled by the Twins on Tuesday.

Romero (back) was activated off the minor-league injured list Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Romero was placed on the minor-league injured list Friday with a lower-back strain, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.