Long break despite illness

The Giants closer made just two appearances in the first nine contests of the year and none since April 2 entering Thursday’s contest against the D-backs, but manager Bruce Bochy planned to get Romo work against Arizona.

In 2013, Romo completed his first full season as San Francisco’s closer, completing 38 saves while posting a 2.54 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.

He was also rested for at least a week on two separate occasions during the year, besides the All-Star break, so long breaks aren’t a complete unknown for Romo.

With his closer in need of work, Bochy said he has no reservations about using Romo in non-save situations.

And even though Romo has had knee and elbow injuries in the past, Bochy said that’s not the impetus behind this decision to rest him.