Toronto Blue Jays designate veteran reliever Jason Grilli for assignment
TORONTO — A cardboard box, some cleats and a few dry-cleaned shirts were all that remained at Jason Grilli’s stall in the Toronto Blue Jays’ locker-room Tuesday afternoon.
The veteran reliever’s nameplate had been removed, replaced with a scribbled message that read “Stay in the fight!!!!”
The Blue Jays will continue their battle to get back to the playoffs without Grilli, who played a key role in Toronto’s run to the final four last year but struggled mightily this season.
He was designated for assignment before Toronto’s night game against the Baltimore Orioles, ending his 13-month run with the team.