KANSAS CITY -- The Royals on Saturday asked for unconditional release waivers on right-handed reliever Justin Grimm, the club announced.
Grimm had a rough 2018 season since signing with the Royals as a free agent during Spring Training after he had been released by the Cubs a few days earlier.
Grimm had a 13.50 ERA in 16 games with the Royals. He also had two stints on the disabled list, first for lower back stiffness and the latest for right shoulder impingement syndrome.
Manager Ned Yost said he still thinks Grimm can be a valuable pickup for some other team.