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Drew Storen removed from Blue Jays 40-man roster

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Drew Storen reacts after giving up a single to drive in two runs to Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, June 27, 2016, in Denver. Colorado won 9-5. AP Photo/David Zalubowski

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays designated right-handed reliever Drew Storen for assignment on Sunday.

Storen, who has a 6.21 earned-run average through 33 1/3 innings pitched for the Blue Jays this season, allowed three runs in the eighth inning of Saturday’s 14-5 blowout loss to Seattle.

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The move takes Storen off Toronto’s 40-man roster. He must clear waivers before being sent to the minor leagues.

Storen was acquired in an off-season deal with Washington for speedy outfielder Ben Revere.

The Blue Jays recalled reliever Ryan Tepera in a corresponding roster move.

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