Grotz (elbow) has appeared in three games for Triple-A Worcester since being activated from the 7-day injured list June 10, covering 3.2 innings while giving up five runs on eight hits and two walks.

EDGE Analysis

Grotz's 2021 debut was delayed until this month while he recovered from an elbow injury he suffered early in spring training. The 28-year-old right-hander doesn't possess a spot on the Red Sox's 40-man roster and will likely remain at Triple-A for the entire season.

Grotz (elbow) will be shut down for two days and re-evaluated later in the week, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grotz left Monday's game against Atlanta with an elbow injury. Initial tests didn't reveal any serious injuries, but the Red Sox will be cautious with him for now given that it's still early March. Grotz was always a long shot at best to break camp on the big-league roster given that he's merely a non-roster invitee, so any time lost to an injury only makes his chances even slimmer.

Grotz injured his elbow on a pitch during the seventh inning of Monday's game and was immediately removed, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initial testing following the game did not reveal a significant injury, but the team should know more Tuesday.

Grotz signed a minor-league deal with the Red Sox on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old appeared in five games for the Mariners in 2020 and surrendered 12 runs over 7.1 innings before being outrighted at the start of September. Grotz will join Boston at big-league spring training and have an outside shot of making the Opening Day roster.

Grotz was outrighted off the Mariners' 40-man roster Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a busy five days for Grotz, who was recalled twice, optioned twice and now outrighted in that short span. He's allowed 12 earned runs in 7.1 innings this season while posting a 4:11 K:BB.

The Mariners optioned Grotz to their alternate training site Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Mariners will swap Grotz out for a fresh relief arm in Seth Frankoff, whose contract was selected from the alternate site in a corresponding move. Grotz mopped up in Saturday's 16-3 loss to the Angels, giving up four runs on three hits and four walks over 1.1 innings.

Grotz was recalled from the Mariners' alternate training site Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Grotz was sent down by the Mariners earlier Friday, but he'll return to the major-league bullpen after Matt Magill (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The right-hander has made four appearances for the Mariners this season, allowing eight runs over six innings.

Grotz was optioned to the Mariners' alternate site Friday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was only up with the big club for a day before being sent down and did not pitch in a game during this brief cup of coffee. Grotz has given up eight earned runs in six innings this year.

The Mariners recalled Grotz from their alternate training site Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Grotz has previously made four appearances out of the Seattle bullpen, covering three and two innings in his most recent two outings. His ability to provide length in relief could prove useful Thursday, as the Mariners will be playing a doubleheader against the Padres. Taijuan Walker had been scheduled to start the first game of the twin bill before being traded to the Blue Jays earlier in the day, so Grotz seems likely to see use in that contest in what could be a bullpen game.

Grotz was optioned to the Mariners' alternate training site Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Grotz struggled out of the bullpen in three of his first four appearances this season, and the team will elect to continue his development at the alternate training site for now. Over six innings in 2020, the 27-year-old posted a 12.00 ERA and 2.50 WHIP. Right-hander Joey Gerber and lefty Taylor Guilbeau were added to the active roster to take Grotz's place.