Grimm and the Cubs avoided arbitration Friday, agreeing to a one-year, $1.3 million deal, the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grimm had a mostly successful 2015 campaign, though he faltered down the stretch, allowing 12 runs and 12 walks over his last 15 appearances. Even so, that followed an impressive run of 15 consecutive scoreless appearances, and Grimm concluded the year with a K/9 rate of 12.1, by far a career-best. Grimm figures to return to the Chicago bullpen in a similar, late-inning role in 2016.