a supplement named 6-OXO Extreme from a GNC store at the Cherry Hill Mall in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and that he was cleared to take it by two nutritionists. Romero actually tested positive on August 26, 2008, but he took the case to arbitration, allowing him to pitch in the postseason and World Series; after he stopped taking the supplement, he tested negative before the playoffs. Due to the suspension, Romero lost $1.25-million, so he sued the makers of the supplement Ergopharm, Inc, along with The Vitamin Shoppe and GNC for his lost salary and punitive damages. Following the 50-game suspension, Romero returned to the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in May 2009. Romero returned to the Phillies on June 3, 2009. Washington Nationals On June 29, 2011, Romero signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. Only July 24, 2011, Romero was granted his release by the Nationals. New York Yankees On July 14, 2011, Romero signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees. He made 11 appearances for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, facing 55 batter, striking out 10, and allowing four earned runs. He requested and was granted his release from the Yankees on August 8. Colorado Rockies On August 15, 2011, Romero signed a major league contract with the Colorado Rockies. St. Louis Cardinals On December 15, 2011, Romero signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. On May 14, 2012, Romero was released by the Cardinals. Baltimore Orioles On May 24, 2012, Romero signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. He elected free agency on July 10. Cleveland Indians On July 21, 2012, Romero signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians, and was assigned to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers. Second stint with the Baltimore Orioles On August 13, 2012 Romero was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for Triple-A infielder Carlos Rojas. Second stint with the Washington Nationals On March 22, 2013, Romero signed a minor league contract with a invitation to spring training with the Washington Nationals. Pericos de Puebla In 2015, after sitting out the entire 2014 season, he signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League International career World Baseball Classic (Puerto Rico) Romero has appeared in three editions of the World Baseball Classic (2006, 2009, 2013) and did play for Team Puerto Rico in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, despite