TORONTO (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays have designated struggling relief pitcher Drew Storen for assignment and recalled right-hander Ryan Tepera from Triple-A Buffalo.
Toronto acquired Storen from Washington in January for outfielder Ben Revere, hoping the former closer could be a valuable option in late-inning situations.
Instead, Storen went 1-3 with a 6.21 ERA and three saves in 38 games for the Blue Jays. In his final appearance Saturday, he gave up a three-run home run to Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz.
Storen saved a career-high 43 games for Washington in 2011, but lost his job to Jonathan Papelbon after a July 28 trade last season. In September, he broke his right thumb while slamming the lock box in his locker after giving up a go-ahead homer to New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes.
Tepera is 0-1 with a 5.79 ERA in five games with Toronto this season, his second in the majors.
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