Royals' Justin Grimm: Activated from DL

Grimm (back) was activated from the disabled list Tuesday.

Grimm is finally back with the Royals after spending more than a month on the shelf with lower-back stiffness. He made nine rehab appearances with Triple-A Omaha before being cleared to rejoin the big club, posting an 8.68 ERA but striking out 13 batters across 9.1 innings of work. Grimm, who compiled a brutal 21.86 ERA prior to landing on the DL, should slot back into a middle-relief role now that he's healthy. Trevor Oaks was sent to the minors in a corresponding roster move.