Report: Justin Grimm back with the Cubs


by - Senior Editor -

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Jason Hammel on the bereavement list and recalled right-handed pitcher Justin Grimm from Triple-A Iowa.

Grimm will be available for the Cubs this afternoon as they conclude their three-game series against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field.

The 27-year-old Grimm has no record and a 4.72 ERA (18 ER/34.1 IP) in 45 relief appearances with the Cubs this season. He has 38 strikeouts in 34.1 innings pitched, an average of 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings, while limiting opponents to a .235 batting average, including a .200 mark by right-handed hitters. Grimm had spent the entire season with the Cubs prior to being optioned to Triple-A following the game Saturday. He made one relief appearance for Iowa on Monday in Omaha, striking out three batters in a scoreless ninth inning.

Hammel, 33, is 11-5 with a 3.07 ERA (41 ER/120.1 IP) in 21 starts with the Cubs this season.

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