Blue Jays grant pitcher Francisco Liriano his unconditional release

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Francisco Liriano pitches during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game. (Steve Nesius/CP)

The Toronto Blue Jays have granted left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano his unconditional release, the club announced Monday.

This allows Liriano to become a free agent and he will be eligible to sign with any team. The 37-year-old appeared in seven games with the Blue Jays in spring training, recording six strikeouts and three walks through 7.1 innings.

Liriano signed a minor-league deal with Toronto, which included an invite to spring training camp.

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