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Grimm

Grimm passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment by the Athletics back on May 28. The 33-year-old veteran should attract some interest on the open market after posting a serviceable 4.11 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 11/7 K/BB ratio across 15 1/3 innings (15 appearances) this season at the major-league level.

Grimm has compiled a respectable 4.11 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 11/7 K/BB ratio across 15 1/3 innings (15 appearances) this season at the major-league level. The 33-year-old veteran righty seems likely to pass through waivers unclaimed and could remain with the Athletics’ as organizational relief depth.

Grimm, 33, makes the roster after signing a minor league contract with the A’s in December. He’ll be a low-leverage reliever while a member of the Oakland staff.

Grimm spent the entire 2021 season with the Triple-A affiliate of the Mariners and posted a relatively underwhelming 4.37 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 47 1/3 innings there. The 33-year-old reliever will function as minor league depth for Oakland leading into the 2022 campaign.

Grimm has been rocked for nine runs over four appearances this season. He’ll probably clear waivers.

Grimm will technically serve as the 29th man for the Brewers in Thursday’s doubleheader against the Reds, but he could also stick around afterward. The right-hander missed two weeks with a blister.

Grimm will have to miss at least 10 days after being placed on the injured list with a blister on his right hand. Of course, with his struggles in the past and an ERA that would be a solid points per game average in the NBA (17.18), it’s unlikely he’s coming back to a significant role whenever he returns.

The blister opened up as Grimm was making a relief appearance in Wednesday night’s blowout loss to the Twins. He should be ready to return to the Brewers’ bullpen around the day he’s first eligible.

It sounds like a day-to-day situation. Grimm was pummeled for four runs over two-thirds of an inning before exiting.

Grimm allowed four runs while retiring only two batters before leaving the field with the Brewers’ trainer. The team should offer more on his status after the game.