Delabar was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Delabar showed promise as a big-league reliever in 2012 and 2013, posting a K/9 above 12.5 in both seasons, albeit with some control issues and a mediocre ERA. He was then a complete disaster in 2014, finishing with a 4.91 ERA, 5.59 FIP, 7.4 K/9 and 6.7 BB/9 over 25.2 innings. The walks haven't been a problem at Triple-A Buffalo so far this season, but Delabar also doesn't seem to have rediscovered his ability to miss bats. No 31 years old, he'll likely be used in low and medium-leverage situations.

Delabar was optioned to minor league camp on Thursday, John Lott of the National Post reports.

Delabar had been competing for one of the final spots in the Jays' bullpen, but will instead begin the season in Triple-A. He posted a 4.91 ERA over 25.2 innings at the Major League level in 2014, but fell victim to much tighter competition this time around. Look for the right-hander to be one of the first names called if/when a need for bullpen depth arises.

Delabar will have an opportunity to return to the Blue Jays' bullpen this spring.

He's a darkhorse candidate to closer if he can get back to his pre-2014 levels, but the Jays have a few alternatives currently ahead of him on the organizational depth chart for saves. After getting hit in the shin by a come backer last season, Delabar struggled for the Jays before getting demoted to Triple-A Buffalo. Most likely, he'll pitch in middle relief if he can return to form.

Blue Jays optioned RHP Steve Delabar to Triple-A Buffalo.

It's the second time he's been sent down this week, as he came back up Thursday to replace Brett Cecil (groin) on the roster. Delabar holds a 4.91 ERA over 30 relief appearances this season, but the 2013 All-Star will be back again at some point.

Blue Jays recalled RHP Steve Delabar from Triple-A Buffalo.

Delabar spent just two days in the minor leagues. He's back up now to replace Brett Cecil, who landed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a left groin strain. Delabar -- an American League All-Star in 2013 -- owns an ugly 4.86 ERA in 25 innings this year.

Steve Delabar is expected to be recalled Thursday.

Delabar was sent to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, but a spot opened up in the Blue Jays' bullpen on Wednesday night when Brett Cecil (groin) was placed on the disabled list. Delabar had a disappointing 4.68 ERA and 21/16 K/BB ratio over his first 25 innings this year.

Blue Jays optioned RHP Steve Delabar to Triple-A Buffalo.

There was some speculation that Delabar was possibly headed to the disabled list to make room for Munenori Kawasaki, but he has actually been demoted. It's quite a fall from grace for Delabar, who made the American League All-Star team. Still, he hasn't been nearly as effective this season, posting a mediocre 4.68 ERA and 21/16 K/BB ratio over 25 innings.

Steve Delabar (leg) pitched a scoreless inning of relief on Saturday against the Orioles.

Delabar was hit in the right leg by a comebacker on Wednesday but X-rays were taken and came back negative.

An X-ray came back negative on Steve Delabar's right leg.

Delabar left Wednesday's game after he was hit by a comebacker, but he managed to avoid serious injury. He's not available Thursday, but should be back in there soon.

Steve Delabar is dealing with a sore muscle in his right leg, the result of taking a comebacker off the leg in Wednesday's game.

Delabar left the game as a precaution, and the muscle was tender after the game. Both Delabar and Blue Jays manager John Gibbons expressed optimism that the injury wouldn't keep the reliever on the sidelines too long, with hope that he'd be ready as soon as this weekend. He's day-to-day for now.

Steve Delabar (shoulder) said he's gone through "normal workouts" this offseason.

Delabar dealt with a strained shoulder down the stretch last season, but it sounds like it's a non-issue at this point. "It feels good," Delabar said. "I've been going through normal workouts preparing for the season." Delabar posted a 3.22 ERA with a whopping 82 strikeouts over 58 2/3 innings this past season. He'll help set up for Casey Janssen again in 2014.

Blue Jays activated RHP Steve Delabar from the 15-day disabled list.

Delabar missed the last three weeks due to a strained right shoulder. He's been one of the most valuable cogs in the Jays pen this season, registering a 2.90 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 75/25 K/BB ratio in 49 2/3 innings. He'll return to a setup role in front of closer Casey Janssen.

Steve Delabar (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list Sunday.

Delabar has been sidelined for over three weeks with a right shoulder strain, but will join the Blue Jays with rosters set to expand. Dustin McGowan (oblique) is also expected to return from the DL Sunday.

Steve Delabar (shoulder) is scheduled to throw in a rehab game on Wednesday.

Delabar has been sidelined for a little over three weeks with a right shoulder strain. The Blue Jays still expect him to make it back before the end of the season.

Steve Delabar (shoulder) has resumed a throwing program.

Delabar has been shut down since being placed on the disabled list with a shoulder strain. It's a step in the right direction, but there's still no timetable for his return.

Blue Jays placed RHP Steve Delabar on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 3, with right shoulder inflammation.

Delabar was roughed up for three runs over his inning of work on Friday, but apparently his shoulder might have been at least partly to blame. It's not clear at this point how long the All-Star reliever might be sidelined. Delabar holds a 2.90 ERA and has struck out 75 over 49 2/3 innings this season.

Steve Delabar won the the AL Final Vote competition.

Delabar beat out Joaquin Benoit, David Robertson, Tanner Scheppers, and Koji Uehara for the honor. The 29-year-old right-hander has been lights out for Toronto this season, posting a 1.74 ERA and 57/22 K/BB ratio over 41 1/3 innings.

Steve Delabar came on to record the final out in the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Indians on Wednesday.

Closer Casey Janssen struggled to lock it down, allowing two runs and putting the winning run on base before Delabar was called on to stop the bleeding. It was Delabar's first career save, good timing for the reliever as he contends for the final spot on the American League's All-Star roster. He now owns a 1.74 ERA this year.

Steve Delabar leads the online voting for the final spot on the 2013 American League All-Star team.

Koji Uehara of the Red Sox is second, David Robertson of the Yankees is third, Joaquin Benoit of the Tigers is fourth and Tanner Scheppers of the Rangers is fifth. This battle of relievers should go down to the wire. Delabar, 29, has a stellar 1.58 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 40 innings this season out of the Blue Jays bullpen. Voting is happening on MLB.com until Thursday at 4 p.m. ET.

Steve Delabar's first full season in Canada is going swimmingly, as he's 3-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 25 innings for the Jays.

Acquired from the Mariners for Eric Thames at last year's trade deadline, Delabar has been excellent since he stepped off the plane. The 29-year-old pitched in independent league ball from 2008-09, missed the 2010 season due to an elbow injury and spent most of 2011 in the minors. Delabar's amazing story includes a 3.21 ERA in 98 innings innings since his September 2011 debut.