CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Rick VandenHurk plans to re-sign with the Samsung Lions of the Korean Baseball Organization.

VandenHurk's contract with the three-time defending Korean Series winners is pending a physical. VandenHurk, your prototypical Quadruple-A hurler, pitched very well for the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate in 2012, posting a 2.92 ERA and 113/35 K/BB ratio in 123 1/3 innings of work.

The Pirates have asked for release waivers on Rick VandenHurk, with the purpose of allowing him to sign with a foreign club.

There are no details yet, but it sounds like VandenHurk could be close to wrapping up a deal to play overseas in 2013. He pitched very well for the Pirates Triple-A affiliate in 2012, posting a 2.92 ERA and 113/35 K/BB ratio in 123 1/3 innings of work.

Pirates released RHP Rick VandenHurk.

VandenHurk spent most of the 2012 season as a starter with the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate, where he posted a 2.92 ERA and 113/35 K/BB ratio in 123 1/3 innings. He should draw interest from other teams on a minor league deal.

Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Rick VandenHurk from Triple-A Indianapolis.

The 27-year-old right-hander posted a cool 2.92 ERA and 113/35 K/BB ratio in 123 1/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He'll operate as a long reliever.

Pirates signed RHP Rick VandenHurk to a minor league contract.

VandenHurk elected free agency last week after refusing an outright assignment from the Indians. The 26-year-old right-hander made four appearances with the Orioles last season, but spent the majority of the year at the Triple-A level.

RHP Rick VandenHurk has declined his outright assignment and elected free agency.

The Indians claimed VandenHurk off waivers from the Blue Jays last month, but he failed to make the team and will now be looking to catch on elsewhere. The 26-year-old right-hander was a decent prospect at one time, and he wasn't bad at Triple-A last year, so he shouldn't have trouble netting a minor league deal.

Indians designated RHP Rick VandenHurk for assignment.

He was cleared to make room for the newly-acquired Jairo Asencio on the 40-man roster. VandenHurk was just claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays last week. The 26-year-old right-hander made four appearances with the Orioles last season, but spent the majority of the year at the Triple-A level.

Indians claimed RHP Rick VandenHurk off waivers from the Blue Jays.

VandenHurk just signed with Toronto a month ago after being released by the Orioles in early-February. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 5.97 ERA over 181 innings at the major league level. He is currently out of options.

Blue Jays signed RHP Rick VandenHurk to a one-year contract.

He'll receive a non-guaranteed split major-league contract. VandenHurk was released by the Orioles earlier this month after spending most of last season at the Triple-A level. The 26-year-old right-hander owns a career 5.97 ERA in the major leagues.

Orioles released RHP Rick VandenHurk.

VandenHurk was designated for assignment last week and is now free to sign with another organization. Although he allowed nine runs -- eight earned -- over nine innings at the major league level in 2011, VandenHurk has a pretty nice minor league track record and is only 26. He should have no trouble catching on somewhere.

Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports that the Orioles have placed right-hander Rick VandenHurk on release waivers.

VandenHurk was designated for assignment last week after allowing nine runs -- eight earned -- over nine innings at the major league level in 2011. Assuming he isn't claimed by another team, his release should become official by Friday.

Orioles designated RHP Rick VandenHurk for assignment.

VandenHurk, 26, allowed nine runs -- eight earned -- in nine innings last year for Baltimore. He seems likely to accept a spot with the O's Triple-A affiliate.

Rick VandenHurk allowed five runs -- four earned -- over three innings Tuesday against the Red Sox.

He didn't factor into the decision, but his Orioles scored three runs in the eighth to steal the victory. The 26-year-old right-hander has an 8.00 ERA and 2.22 WHIP in limited action this year and can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

Rick VandenHurk will start Saturday against the Blue Jays.

VandenHurk has allowed one run on two hits over 3 2/3 innings since being recalled from the minors when rosters expanded last week. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 5.79 ERA in 44 major league appearances (33 starts), so he can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

Orioles purchased the contract of RHP Rick VandenHurk from Triple-A Norfolk.

VandenHurk posted a 1.17 WHIP and 108/40 K/BB ratio in 154 1/3 innings this year at Norfolk. The 26-year-old could make a few spots starts down the stretch for Baltimore.

Rick VandenHurk has cleared waivers.

VandenHurk wasn't going to make the team after posting an ugly 13.50 ERA and 4/8 K/BB ratio over six innings this spring, but the O's will happily keep him. He's expected to begin the year as a starter with Triple-A Norfolk.

Rick VandenHurk will enter spring training out of minor league options.

"They got me in a trade and that's obviously for a reason, and I hope I can fit in their plans," said VandenHurk. "The thing for me is I just want to prepare myself the best I can and come into spring training in the best shape I can be in and just go from there. I can't worry about other stuff that's not in my control." VandenHurk, 25, posted a 4.96 ERA and 17/7 K/BB ratio over 16 1/3 innings after coming over from the Marlins in the Will Ohman trade last July. It's not clear if the Orioles view him as a starter or reliever, but if he doesn't make the team, he would have to be exposed to waivers.

Rick VandenHurk is scheduled to make his first start as an Oriole Sunday.

VandenHurk's name is written in pencil, as he could be scratched from the start if he needs to pitch in long relief Saturday. The righty has pitched well since coming over from Florida in a trade for Will Ohman, holding a 4.38 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 12/5 K/BB rate over 12 1/3 innings. He'll be trying to make a good impression in hopes of getting a leg up on a rotation spot for next season.

Rick VandenHurk will make his first start as a member of the Orioles on either Tuesday or Wednesday against the Red Sox.

The O's shut down 24-year-old Jake Arrieta on Saturday, clearing the way for VandenHurk to finish out the season as a starter in Baltimore. He was acquired from the Marlins in late July for left-handed reliever Will Ohman and has posted a 1.20 WHIP in 11 2/3 innings out of the Orioles 'pen.

Rick VandenHurk relieved an injured Brian Matusz after one inning Monday and gave up just one run over 5 1/3 innings in a 4-3 win over Toronto.

The right-hander permitted two hits, walked no one and struck out three. The Orioles have said they'd like to give VandenHurk a start or two in September, and he'll surely be the one to fill in for Matusz if the lefty has to miss a start. VandenHurk boasts a 2.61 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over 8 1/3 innings with the O's this year.