The Blue Jays recently designated the struggling reliever for assignment closing the book on the fan favorites tenure north of the border. Grilli was unable to recapture his 2016 spark this season allowing 16 runs including 9 home runs in 20.2 innings of work.
In exchange for Jason Grilli, the Blue Jays receive 22-year old outfielder Eduard Pinto who was playing high A ball for the Rangers. Pinto looks like to be more than just a throw-in hitting .309 in 398 career minor league games.
#Rangers have acquired RHP Jason Grilli & cash considerations from #BlueJays for OF Eduard Pinto.