Blue Jays release right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Connor Seabold poses for a portrait during photo day at the team's training facility during MLB baseball spring training in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold has been released by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Toronto said Saturday that Seabold was granted his release, making him a free agent. The Blue Jays also optioned right-handed pitcher Lazaro Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo.

The 30-year-old Seabold had a 4.35 ERA without a decision in seven combined appearances with the Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves last season. He has gone 1-11 with a 7.79 ERA in 40 career appearances, including 19 starts.