Justin Grimm

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52+23. He helped the Cubs to their first World Series championship since 1908 by pitching in three of the seven games. In his final season with the team in 2017, he had a 5.53 ERA in 50 games.

On March 15, 2018, the Cubs announced that Grimm was released from the organization. [14]

Kansas City Royals

Grimm was signed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Royals on March 18, 2018. [15] He was placed on the disabled list on June 27 with a back injury, his second stint on the disabled list in the first half of the season. On July 7, The Royals requested release waivers on Grimm.

Seattle Mariners

On July 19, 2018, Grimm signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. He was promoted to the major leagues when rosters expanded on September 1, 2018.

Cleveland Indians

Grimm signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians on January 3, 2019. [16] The deal included an invitation to the Indians' 2019 major league spring training camp.

Grimm opted out of his contract on March 22, 2019 after being informed he would not make the opening day major league roster. [17]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On March 24, 2019, Grimm signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. [18]

Cincinnati Reds

On July 17, 2019, Grimm was traded to the Cincinnati Reds. He became a free agent following the 2019 season. [19]

Milwaukee Brewers

On December 4, 2019, Grimm signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. [20] Grimm made the Opening Day roster for the Brewers in 2020. On August 28, 2020, he was designated for assignment. He was released on August 31. [21]

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

On April 5, 2021, Grimm signed with the Mariachis de Guadalajara of the Mexican League. [22] However on May 7, before the Mexican League season began, Grimm signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization. [23] Grimm spent the 2021 season with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. He made 45 appearances, going 3–1 with a 4.37 ERA and 72 strikeouts. Grimm became a free agent following the season.

Oakland Athletics

On December 28, 2021, Grimm signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. [24] On April 7, 2022, Grimm's contract was selected by the A's and he was added to their opening day roster. [25] He was designated for assignment on May 28 and was released on May 31.

Grimm retired from professional baseball following the 2022 season. [26]

Personal life

Grimm married longtime girlfriend Gina Nuccio, a former All-American gymnast at the University of Georgia, on January 30, 2016. Their son Austin was born in 2018. [27]

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Justin Grimm
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Grimm at Wrigley Field in 2016
Pitcher
Born: (1988-08-16) August 16, 1988 (age 35)
Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 16, 2012, for the Texas Rangers
Last MLB appearance
May 27, 2022, for the Oakland Athletics