Pirates signed RHP Jason Grilli to a major league contract. As expected. Grilli was released by the Phillies this week to seek an opportunity with a major-league club. 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 after missing the entire 2010 season following knee surgery. He posted a 5.32 ERA in 52 relief appearances between the Rockies and Rangers in his last major league season back in 2009.