Braves sign Frasor following release by Royals


Jun 21, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Jason Frasor (54) delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 21, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Jason Frasor (54) delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Braves signed reliever Jason Frasor after the veteran right-hander was released by the Kansas City Royals earlier this week, according to FOXSports.com.

Frasor had a 1.54 ERA in 23 innings for the Royals, but also had 15 walks for a Kansas City bullpen loaded with talented arms. The 37-year-old joins a Braves team that was looking for veteran bullpen help following the season-ending Achilles injury suffered by closer Jason Grilli.