SURPRISE, Ariz. - The Kansas City Royals signed right-handed reliever Justin Grimm to a one-year, $1.25-million deal Sunday that includes up to $300,000 incentives after he was released by the Chicago Cubs last week.
The 29-year-old Grimm was 1-2 with a 5.53 ERA in 50 appearances last season.
The club also announced pitchers Miguel Almonte, Sam Gaviglio and Trevor Oaks, catcher Cam Gallagher and infielder Ramon Torres have been optioned to Triple-A Omaha. Gaviglio was then designated for assignment.
The roster moves leave the Royals with 46 players in major league camp.