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Blue Jays Let Go Of Reliever Ryan
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Toronto has released one-time closer B.J. Ryan and activated current closer Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list.
The Blue Jays announced the moves before last night's game against the Rays.
Ryan has struggled this season, going 1-1 with a 6.53 ERA in 25 relief appearances. The left-hander allowed 22 hits, including five homers, and 17 walks over 20 2/3 innings.
"It was one of those things with Downs coming back and us needing to make a move, he was the 12th guy on the staff right now, it's probably best for both parties," said Alex Anthopoulos, Toronto's assistant general manager. "A few days ago I think you saw in the media that he expressed some frustration of not being able to pitch more and be used more. We couldn't get him the work that he wanted."
Ryan had mainly been used recently in blowout games and wasn't the same after undergoing left elbow ligament replacement surgery in 2007. The 33-year old is in the fourth year of a five-year, $47 million contract.
-- HOME RUN DERBY: Reigning champion Justin Morneau says he has declined an invitation to participate in the popular All-Star Game event, which will be held Monday in St. Louis. He says he wants to rest and would prefer to watch.
Morneau won last year's competition at Yankee Stadium, but that was overshadowed by Josh Hamilton's record 28 homers in the first round. Hamilton also will not be participating in this year's event.
-- From News Services
