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Blue Jays release rehabbing Romero

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A former first-round pick, Ricky Romero went 51-45 with a 4.16 ERA over five seasons with the Blue Jays. (AP)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Blue Jays released former No. 1 starter Ricky Romero on Saturday afternoon.

Toronto is on the hook for the remainder of Romero's salary. He was making $7.5 million this year with a $600,000 buyout that was due at the end of the year.