Jason Grilli RP FA Fri 6/20/14 2:01 PM
Jason Grilli
RP FA
Jason Grilli has been removed from the Pirates' closer role.
Manager Clint Hurdle indicated Thursday that Grilli might be on thin ice, and he's now officially decided to make a change. The 37-year-old has allowed five runs on eight hits and five walks over his last 6 2/3 innings of work, pushing his ERA up to 4.34. Mark Melancon will take over as the Pirates' primary closer, though Tony Watson could also receive the occasional save chance.