The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of veteran relief pitcher Justin Grimm to a Minor League contract. Grimm spent this spring with the Cleveland Indians but recently opted out of his contract to test free agency.
Given the Dodgers’ injuries in their starting staff, they are currently in need of a long reliever as Ross Stripling and Julio Urias were moved into the rotation to begin the season.
The other candidates for that long relief role are Dennis Santana and Brock Stewart, although they have both had very underwhelming springs.
Grimm appeared in nine Cactus League games with the Indians this year, pitching to a 1.