Wed 7/20/11 11:24 AM

Phillies released RHP Jason Grilli. Grilli is expected to join the Pirates once he passes a physical. The 34-year-old right-hander had a 1.93 ERA and 43/12 K/BB ratio over 32 2/3 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season. He owns a 4.74 ERA over 238 major league appearances.