ESPN Deportes' Enrique Rojas reports that Yamaico Navarro is nearing an agreement with Korea's Samsung Lions.

Navarro inked a minor league deal with the Yankees last month, but they'll let him break that pact in order to pursue a better opportunity overseas. The 26-year-old is a career .206/.258/.267 hitter across parts of four big league seasons.

Orioles sent INF/OF Yamaico Navarro outright to Triple-A Norfolk.

Navarro cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 25-year-old will function as bench depth in the minors.

Orioles designated INF/OF Yamaico Navarro for assignment.

Navarro was batting .254/.357/.353 in 207 plate appearances and had committed 13 errors in the field this season at Triple-A Norfolk. The 25-year-old utilityman seems likely to make it through waivers.

Orioles optioned INF/OF Yamaico Navarro to Triple-A Norfolk.

Navarro was called up from Norfolk two weeks ago and batted .286 (8-for-28) with one triple and two RBI in eight games. He'll continue to serve as bench depth in the minors.

Orioles recalled INF/OF Yamaico Navarro from Triple-A Norfolk.

Navarro, 25, was hitting .303/.395/.434 with two home runs, 13 RBI, and an .829 OPS in 34 games at Triple-A. He will function as a utility player for Buck Showalter.

Orioles acquired OF Yamaico Navarro from the Pirates in exchange for RHP Jhondaniel Medina.

Navarro was designated for assignment on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster for Zach Stewart. The 24-year-old utility man batted .160/.232/.220 in 29 games for the Pirates in 2012.

Pirates designated INF-OF Yamaico Navarro for assignment.

Navarro got the boot from the 40-man roster after the Pirates acquired Zach Stewart from the Red Sox and Vin Mazzaro and Clint Robinson from the Royals. The 24-year-old utility man batted .160 (8-for-50) in 29 games with the Pirates this past season.

Pirates recalled INF-OF Yamaico Navarro from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Navarro batted only .160/.232./220 over 29 games for the Pirates this season. He'll try to earn a utility role next spring.

Pirates optioned INF Yamaico Navarro to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Navarro has hit just .160/.232/.220 across 56 big-league plate appearances this season, but should be back when rosters are expanded in September.

Pirates' minor league infielder Yamaico Navarro was arrested for a DUI on Wednesday in Indianapolis.

No further details are available at this time. Navarro was optioned to the minors at the end of May after batting just .178 (8-for-45) with one homer and a .499 OPS in 25 games. The 24-year-old infielder is hitting .286/.353/.495 with four homers, 20 RBI and an .848 OPS in 30 games at Indy.

Pirates optioned INF Yamaico Navarro to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Navarro has struggled as a bench player this season, batting just .178 (8-for-45) with one homer and a .499 OPS in 25 games. Jordy Mercer has been called up to replace him on the active roster.

Yamaico Navarro ripped his first homer of the season, a two-run shot, in Monday's win over the Braves.

He also singled and drove in a run with a fielder's choice. It's a nice showing for Navarro after he started the season just 1-for-13 at the dish. The utility player will continue to see sporadic playing time and is someone fantasy owners can ignore.

X-rays came back negative on Yamaico Navarro's left forearm.

Navarro was diagnosed with a left forearm contusion after being hit by a pitch during Tuesday's game, but he should be fine. The 24-year-old is batting .341 (15-for-44) this spring and should be an active member of the Pirates' bench this season.

Yamaico Navarro went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI as the Pirates topped the Yankees 7-4 on Tuesday.

The Royals incorrectly deduced that Navarro was the most expendable player on their 40-man roster back in December and sent him to the Pirates for a couple of non-prospects. He's looking like a good bet to win a job as a utilityman, and since he can play all over the infield and the outfield corners, he might have some fantasy value in NL-only leagues once injuries strike.

Pirates acquired INF Yamaico Navarro from the Royals in exchange for RHP Brooks Pounders and INF Diego Goris.

Navarro has a good shot to make the Pirates' Opening Day roster as a utilityman and provides some insurance for Pedro Alvarez at third base. He's batted just .206/.250/.265 over 102 major league at-bats.

Royals recalled INF Yamaico Navarro from Triple-A Omaha.

The Royals need some infield depth with Alcides Escobar dealing with an ankle injury. Navarro is more of a second and third baseman but can handle shortstop in a pinch.

Royals optioned INF Yamaico Navarro to Triple-A Omaha.

He was cleared to make room for Johnny Giavotella on the active roster. Navarro, who was recently acquired from the Red Sox in the Mike Aviles deal, is batting .250 with one homer and three doubles over 44 at-bats in the big leagues this season. We'll likely see him again when the rosters expand in September.

The Royals are expected to demote Yamaico Navarro to Triple-A Omaha in order to clear a roster spot for Johnny Giavotella.

The Royals want Navarro, who was acquired last week in the Mike Aviles deal, to play every day for Omaha. The former Red Sox farmhand has a shot to be a regular at second base or possibly third but most likely is ticketed for utility duty in the long run.

Royals acquired INF Yamaico Navarro from the Red Sox in the Mike Aviles deal.

Navarro has frustrated the Red Sox with his inconsistency and hasn't put up great numbers in the minors, but he has some ability. The infielder is batting .258/.362/.469 with five homers in 34 Triple-A games this season and has picked up eight hits in 37 at-bats with the Sox. He has a chance to be a regular at second or third base and at the very least should be a quality utility player.

Red Sox recalled INF-OF Yamaico Navarro from Triple-A Pawtucket.

He'll replace Mike Cameron on the active roster. Navarro, 23, was batting .258/.362/.469 with five home runs and 13 RBI over 149 plate appearances with the PawSox. His versatility could make him a useful bench player in the major leagues.