Relief pitcher Rafael Soriano has announced his retirement after 14 big-league seasons.Soriano, 36, was an All-Star for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2010 and topped 40 saves three times. He announced his decision in a statement.Soriano signed a minor-league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays last month. He was unable to report to spring training due to visa issues in the Dominican Republic."I have decided to retire from the game I love," Soriano said in the statement. "I want to take this opportunity to thank the front office staffs, scouts, coaches, and trainers from the Mariners, Braves, Rays, Yankees, Nationals, Cubs, and Blue Jays for believing in me and helping me to live out my dream; without you my career would not have been possible."The right-handed Soriano recorded 207 career saves as well as a 24-28 record and 2.89 ERA in 591 career appearances. Soriano led the American League with 45 saves in 2010. He saves 42 games for the New York Yankees in 2012 and 43 for the Washington Nationals in 2013.Soriano was 2-0 with a 6.35 ERA in six games for the Chicago Cubs last season."I took my role with each team very seriously and always had a great amount of pride in being a professional athlete," Soriano wrote. "I prepared myself mentally and physically to be the best I could be. I also want to thank my former teammates for accepting and supporting me as a brother, playing alongside you all was an honor. Lastly, I want to thank the fans who supported and motivated me every day, I gave you my all."I look forward to this next chapter in my life and hope to continue to be involved in baseball in some capacity in the future."