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Toronto Blue Jays release former all-star reliever Steve Delabar

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Steve Delabar stretches at spring training in Dunedin, Fla on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. The Blue Jays have released former all-star reliever Delabar. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Toronto Blue Jays have released former all-star reliever Steve Delabar.

The team confirmed on Twitter that the 32-year-old right-hander was given his unconditional release after four years with the organization.

Delabar was an all-star in 2013, when he struck out 82 batters over 58 2/3 innings, compiling a 5-5 record with a 2.33 earned-run average and one save.

Over five seasons with Toronto and Seattle, Delabar posted a 15-9 record with 232 strikeouts, 92 walks and a 3.95 ERA.

The Blue jays also released 40-year-old lefty Randy Choate.

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