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Blue Jays reliever Rafael Soriano chooses retirement

Rafael Soriano‘s delayed arrival to Blue Jays spring training has been cancelled altogether as the veteran reliever is reportedly retiring from the game of baseball.

From former Nat dept.: hearing Rafael Soriano, who had a minor lg deal with Toronto, is retiring. Last full year in MLB was w/ Nats in ’14.

— James Wagner (@JamesWagnerWP) March 18, 2016

The 36-year-old Dominican signed with the Blue Jays on February 28th and was expected to provide the Blue Jays with minor league depth or potentially push for the final right-handed job in their bullpen.