Jason Grilli threw a scoreless inning Wednesday, giving him seven strikeouts in four shutout Grapefruit League innings.

Grilli threw a scoreless inning Wednesday, giving him seven strikeouts in four shutout Grapefruit League innings.

Analysis:

Grilli's velocity returned to pre-forearm injury levels this spring and he appears ready for 2014. Although his age (37) and recent injury past could throw up fantasy red flags, the righthander has a tight grip on Pittsburgh's closer's job.