The Diamondbacks outrighted Grace to their alternate training site Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Grace lost his spot on the 40-man roster when Arizona designated him for assignment Thursday, but since he went unclaimed off waivers, he'll remain in the organization's 60-man roster pool. Before being DFA'd, Grace made three relief appearances for the big club, giving up six runs over one inning.

Grace was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Grace has allowed six runs without recording an out over his past two appearances, so this move isn't overly surprising. Joel Payamps was summoned from the team's alternate training site in a corresponding move.

Grace (0-1) took the loss in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Giants. He failed to retire a batter, giving up three runs on one hit and two walks.

EDGE Analysis

Grace made his second appearance since his contract was selected. He entered a tied game in the seventh inning but couldn't locate, as only six of his 14 pitches were strikes. The left-hander walked Brandon Crawford before giving up a double and a second walk and left with the bases loaded. Grace then watched Junior Guerra walk in two runs, and a third run score on a groundout. He's the lone left-hander in the bullpen after Andrew Chafin (finger) landed on the injured list.

Grace had his contract selected by the Diamondbacks and was added to the major-league roster Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Grace joined the Diamondbacks in the offseason as a non-roster invitee, and he'll now receive a chance with the big-league club. The veteran left-hander had a 2.87 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 56 appearances for the Nationals in 2018, but he struggled last year with a 6.36 ERA.

Grace was assigned to the Diamondbacks' alternate camp Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grace was a non-roster invitee to summer camp and will remain off the 40-man while working at the team's satellite camp at Salt River Flats. He's spent parts of five seasons in MLB for the Nationals, including a full season in 2019, when he logged a 6.32 ERA over 46.2 innings.

Grace will be a part of the Diamondbacks' 60-man summer camp.

EDGE Analysis

Grace isn't on the 40-man roster, but the lefty was invited to Diamondbacks camp in January and will get the same opportunity upon the season's restart. The 31-year-old had a strong season in Washington in 2018, but was knocked around to the tune of a 6.36 ERA in 51 appearances last year and eventually lost his roster spot. He'll need to rebound to something closer to his career 4.29 ERA in order to solidify his spot for the shortened season.

Grace signed with Arizona as a non-roster invitee Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Grace spent parts of five seasons in the majors with the Nationals, recording a career 4.29 ERA. He wasn't at that level last season, stumbling to a 6.36 ERA in 46.2 innings for the Nats.

Grace was outrighted to Triple-A Fresno on Monday, Andersen Pickard of MLBDailyDish.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grace was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Friday, and after going unclaimed on waivers, he'll head to Washington's Triple-A affiliate.

Grace was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Grace has endured a rough second half with a 7.42 ERA and 1.72 WHIP in 14 outings, so he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster with Roenis Elias (hamstring) and Hunter Strickland (paternity) rejoining the team. Grace could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Grace will serve as the Nationals' first-ever opener Saturday against the Dodgers, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grace is making his first start since 2017 but does not figure to go more than two innings, which is the most he's gone all season. In 39 innings out of the bullpen in 2019, Grace is 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA and a 27:8 K:BB. Joe Ross will serve as the primary pitcher once Grace is removed from the game.