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Jason Grilli | Relief Pitcher

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (36) / 11/11/1976
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 225
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Seton Hall
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Jason Grilli earned his 17th save of the season Sunday in the Pirates' 1-0 defeat of the Astros.
Grilli retired all three batters he faced, needing only 10 pitches. He's been probably the best closer in baseball through the first seven weeks of the 2013 season, boasting a 0.92 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 31/4 K/BB ratio in 19 2/3 innings. He has not blown an opportunity. May 19 - 4:10 PM

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Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said that Jason Grilli is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

He'll get a rest after pitching in back-to-back games. Mark Melancon has also pitched in consecutive games, so Hurdle probably wants to give him a breather, if possible. He may be forced to play the matchups if a save situation is presented.
Related: Mark Melancon
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
May 16 - 4:43 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said that Jason Grilli is potentially unavailable Monday night.

Grilli left the clubhouse Monday afternoon in street clothes, reportedly to attend to a personal matter. It's not clear when he'll be ready to return. Mark Melancon would be the most likely alternative in a save situation.
Related: Mark Melancon
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter
May 13 - 4:45 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Jason Grilli nailed down his 15th save with a perfect inning in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Mets.

Grilli recorded a pair of strikeouts while mixing in a flyout. The right-hander's move into the closer role this year has been seamless, as he's tied with Mariano Rivera for the major league lead with 15 saves, and he's yet to blow one. He also boasts a 1.15 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 25/4 K/BB ratio over 15 2/3 innings.
May 12 - 4:59 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Jason Grilli slammed the door on the Nationals in the ninth inning on Friday, notching his major league-leading 12th save of the season.

So much for the naysayers who avoided Grilli on draft day because he lacked experience in the closers role. He’s been absolutely incredible through the first few weeks of the season, converting all 12 of his opportunities while posting a ridiculous 0.69 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 21/4 K/BB ratio over 13 innings of work. With him and setup man Mark Melancon pitching the way they are at the back-end of the Pirates bullpen, they look like a legitimate contender in the National League.
May 3 - 10:00 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Jason Grilli worked a perfect ninth inning to pick up his ninth save of the season Wednesday against the Phillies.

What's that adage about paying for saves? Few probably had Grilli at the top of their list of closers heading into the season, but he has yet to allow an earned run and is a perfect 9-for-9 in save chances. What's more, he's allowed just three hits and four walks in his 10 innings of work. This doesn't look like a fluke, either -- Grilli struck out 90 batters 58 2/3 innings for the Bucs last season. Despite not entering the year as a "proven closer," Grilli is more than legit.
Apr 24 - 10:35 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Jason Grilli registered his sixth save on Saturday, striking out all three batters he faced in a perfect ninth.

There were some doubting Grilli's legitimacy after his strong 2012, but he's proving that last year was no fluke. He has yet to allow a run this season and has 11 strikeouts in seven innings. The Pirates won't lead the league in wins, but Grilli will still get his fair share of saves and strikeouts.
Apr 20 - 9:57 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Jason Grilli tallied his fifth save of the season as the Pirates topped the Reds 3-1 on Saturday.

Another easy conversion for the 36-year-old right-hander. Grilli now has a 0.00 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 7/3 K/BB ratio in 5 2/3 innings this season. He should remain a strong fantasy option throughout the 2013 campaign.
Apr 13 - 10:23 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Jason Grilli was a bit shaky on Friday, but managed to preserve a one-run lead against the Reds and notched his fourth save of the season.

Grilli allowed a one-out single to Shin-Soo Choo and a two-out walk to Joey Votto, before fanning the hot-hitting Brandon Phillips to end the night. In his first attempt at being a closer, Grilli has now converted each of his first four opportunities and has yet to be scored upon this season.
Apr 12 - 11:19 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Jason Grilli struck out two over a perfect inning Wednesday against the Cubs to record his first save of the season.

Grilli got Anthony Rizzo to ground out before sitting down Alfonso Soriano and Nate Schierholtz swinging. The veteran reliever is taking over the Pirates' closer gig this season after one-and-a-half terrific years with the Pirates. He's got the stuff to succeed, but it remains to be seen how long his leash will be if he struggles.
Apr 3 - 10:17 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Jason Grilli gave up two earned runs and three hits in an inning against the Rays on Wednesday.

Grilli has been declared the Pirates' closer following the trade of Joel Hanrahan, but the 36-year-old journeyman will still have some work to do to establish himself. Mark Melancon may threaten for the job if Grilli struggles.
Feb 27 - 4:26 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Pirates general manager Neal Huntington confirmed Wednesday that Jason Grilli will take over as closer following the trade of Joel Hanrahan.

That was the assumption already, but now it's official. Grilli, who recently re-signed with the Pirates for two years and $6.75 million, has quietly posted a 2.76 ERA and 127/37 K/BB ratio in 91 1/3 innings over the past two seasons. The 36-year-old right-hander should be a popular sleeper target in fantasy leagues.
Source: Michael Sanserino
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 01:28:00 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Jason Grilli is expected to take over as the Pirates' closer.

Joel Hanrahan was traded Saturday to the Red Sox. Grilli, a 36-year-old right-hander, has posted a 2.76 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 127/37 K/BB ratio in 91 1/3 innings over the past two seasons. He could be a nice bargain on draft day.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Sat, Dec 22, 2012 05:37:00 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Pirates re-signed RHP Jason Grilli to a two-year, $6.75 million contract.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman and Scott Miller passed along the contract details. It's a nice pay day for Grilli, who has compiled a 2.76 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 91 innings over the past two seasons. The Pirates will be happy to have him back in a set-up capacity next season, but he could get a crack at the closer role if the club trades Joel Hanrahan this offseason.
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 02:21:00 PM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Jason Grilli will get $6.75 million during his new two-year deal with the Pirates.

Grilli reportedly had better offers elsewhere but preferred to stay in Pittsburgh. The 36-year-old has emerged as a dominant set-up man late in his career, posting a 2.76 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 91 innings over the past two seasons. He could get a chance at the closer role next season if the Pirates end up trading Joel Hanrahan.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 04:44:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Russell Martin
2Michael McKenry
1B1Garrett Jones
2Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Jordy Mercer
SS1Clint Barmes
2John McDonald
3Chase d'Arnaud
3B1Pedro Alvarez
2Brandon Inge
LF1Starling Marte
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
2Jose Tabata
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1A.J. Burnett
2Wandy Rodriguez
3James McDonald
4Francisco Liriano
5Charlie Morton
6Jeff Karstens
7Jeff Locke
8Jeanmar Gomez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Bryan Morris
7Jose Contreras
8Jared Hughes