52 Justin Grimm RP

Grimm (shoulder) was placed on the minor-league disabled list after signing a contract with the Mariners on Wednesday.

Grimm was recovering from right shoulder impingement syndrome prior to his release by the Royals in early July. The right-hander was added to the roster at Triple-A Tacoma upon his signing. Across 16 appearances with Kansas City in 2018, he logged an ERA of 13.50 and 2.45 WHIP with an 8:14 K:BB in 12.2 innings of relief.

Grimm (shoulder) was released by the Royals on Saturday, Maria Torres of The Kansas City Star reports.

Grimm missed time with both shoulder and back issues this season. He allowed 19 runs in 12.2 innings when available. His career ERA sits at 5.02 after 351.1 innings, so he's unlikely to generate a ton of interest as a free agent.

Grimm was put on the 10-day DL due to right shoulder impingement syndrome prior to Wednesday's contest.

Grimm's placement was backdated to June 24, which means that he will be eligible to come off the shelf against the Indians on July 4. The reliever spent over six weeks on the disabled list due to lower-back stiffness before rejoining the Royals on June 12. Since that span, he appeared in six games, posting a 3.18 ERA across 4.2 innings. All signs point toward Grimm being able to return following a short stay on the DL, but expect an update on his status once the calendar turns to July.

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, striking out 13 batters across 9.1 innings of work despite his 8.68 ERA. 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.

Grimm (back) threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is on the verge of going on a rehab assignment, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Grimm may wind up throwing a live batting practice session within the next couple days before heading out on a rehab assignment. The right-hander isn't expected to need a lengthy rehab stint, and could return to the fold sometime next week if all goes according to plan.