Grilli (back) will let manager Fredi Gonzalez know prior to Tuesday's game whether he's ready to pitch, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Gonzalez wants a definitive "yes" from Grilli, something he evidently didn't receive from his closer prior to Monday's game. The skipper will continue to leave it in Grilli's hands, and if there's any trepidation, Jim Johnson could get the call in a save situation yet again.

Grilli (back) was given one more day of rest against the Reds on Monday by manager Fredi Gonzalez, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. Grilli was originally listed as available by Gonzalez for Monday's game but the manager decided to err on the side of caution to prevent further injury. The reliever will likely be available out of the bullpen Tuesday, although Gonzalez will dictate whether or not that actually means he takes the mound. Either way, it doesn't seem that Grilli's back spasms will affect his long-term viability.

Grilli (back) will be available out of the bullpen Monday night, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports. Grilli was unable to pitch the last couple days due to a sore back, but he is feeling better, and will be available in a save situation if needed Monday night against the Reds. Grilli has nine saves on the season, but he has recorded just two since Apr. 25.

Grilli had back spasms and was unavailable to pitch in the weekend series against the Nationals, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. Consider Grilli day-to-day until further notice. Should he miss any more time, Jim Johnson would likely close in his place.

Grilli (undisclosed) was unavailable for Saturday's game, according to manager Fredi Gonzalez, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports. Gonzalez would not elaborate about why Grilli was unavailable in a game where Bryce Harper hit a walk-off homer in the ninth inning off Cody Martin. However, he did say he was hopeful it was just a one day thing. Consider Grilli day-to-day for now.

Grilli allowed one run on one walk and two hits with two strikeouts to pick up his ninth save of the season Thursday against the Phillies. Grilli gave up a single to Ben Revere to start the ninth then gave up a two out RBI single to Darin Ruf before striking out Odubel Herrera to end the game. It was Grilli's ninth save in 10 opportunities, and he'll continue to close games for Atlanta.

Grilli blew his first save of the season Tuesday, giving up a three-run home run to Dan Uggla in the ninth inning. Heading into Tuesday's game, Grilli had recorded seven saves in seven appearances and had pushed his ERA down to 1.29. However, after giving up three runs and the homer to Uggla, his ERA is up to 4.50 on the year. Don't expect this one outing to change his role with the Braves, though.

Grilli struck out two during a scoreless ninth on the way to his sixth save of the young season on Sunday against the Blue Jays. The trade that sent Craig Kimbrel to San Diego did wonders for Grilli's fantasy value and he has been great to start the season, picking up a save in each of his six apearances and posting a 1.50 ERA to go along with 10 strikeouts. A surprisingly competitive Braves team has yielded plenty of save opportunities thus far for Grilli and he is among the top fantasy relievers out there as long as he continues to pile up the K's as well.

After Jim Johnson earned the save Saturday, it was Grilli who earned his fourth save of the year Monday. Grilli did allow a run on two hits, but was able to close the door by striking out three Marlins in his inning. The veteran has been off to a strong start this season and should be able to hold down the closer role if the first few games have been any indication.

Grilli notched his third save of the season with a scoreless inning against the Mets on Friday night. He walked one and struck out one. Following the trade of Craig Kimbrel the day before the season began, Grilli was named the closer for the Braves and has done nothing to tarnish that title. Jim Johnson, the most likely replacement should Grilli falter, pitched a strong eighth inning as the surprising Braves kept their 2015 season perfect.