Blue Jays designate Grilli for assignment
Jason Grilli's flame with the Toronto Blue Jays has been extinguished.
The team announced Tuesday the right-hander has been designated for assignment.
Grilli left some parting words above his locker in the Blue Jays' clubhouse after learning he'd been DFA'd:
Parting message for one & all... pic.twitter.com/TN4Uxy0Ptr
β Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) June 27, 2017
Grilli, 40, posted a 6.97 ERA in 26 appearances for the Blue Jays this season, averaging 10 strikeouts and 3.9 walks per nine innings.
The veteran was acquired by Toronto in a trade with the Atlanta Braves in May of 2016 and posted a respectable 3.64 ERA and 1.12 WHIP for the Blue Jays last season.
It's only been about a year but there were so many incredible memories made in and with #Toronto...ππΌπ pic.twitter.com/No0tZWBp7P
β Jason Grilli (@GrillCheese49) June 27, 2017
In corresponding moves, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Chris Smith, optioned outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. to the minors, and activated outfielder Ezequiel Carrera from the disabled list.