Ryota Igarashi has signed a three-year deal with the Soft Bank Hawks of Japan's Central League.

Things didn't go so well for Igarashi in the states, so he'll return to his native country. The 33-year-old posted a 6.41 ERA over 83 career major league appearances.

Yankees sent RHP Ryota Igarashi outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The move clears him from the team's 40-man roster. Igarashi has allowed four earned runs on four hits and three walks in three major league innings this season.

Yankees optioned RHP Ryota Igarashi to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Igarashi has allowed four earned runs on four hits and three walks in three major league innings this season. He should be brought back up eventually.

The Yankees will call up Ryota Igarashi on Thursday.

Igarashi has already been with three different teams this year. He'll be used as bullpen depth in New York.

Yankees optioned RHP Ryota Igarashi to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Igarashi appeared in just one game for the Bombers, giving up a run on a hit and two walks. He's been dominant at Triple-A this season, but it hasn't carried over in his brief time in the majors with the Yanks and Blue Jays.

Yankees recalled RHP Ryota Igarashi from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Igarashi was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays in late May. He's done pretty well in the minor leagues this season but was sent off by Toronto after two ugly big-league appearances. The Yanks will hope for the best.

Yankees claimed RHP Ryota Igarashi off waivers from the Blue Jays; assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Igarashi was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays over the weekend, just days after he was called up from the minors. The 33-year-old right-hander has pitched well in the minors this season, but owns an ugly 6.17 ERA in the big leagues. He'll serve as relief depth.

Blue Jays designated RHP Ryota Igarashi for assignment.

That was quick. Igarashi was just called up Friday but earned his walking papers after allowing two runs in each of his two appearances.

Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Ryota Igarashi from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Igarashi owns a 5.74 career ERA and 1.71 WHIP, but he's been dominant at Las Vegas this season, posting a 1.29 ERA and 28/3 K/BB ratio over 21 innings. He'll work in middle relief.

Blue Jays acquired RHP Ryota Igarashi from the Pirates in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Igarashi owns a 5.74 career ERA and 1.71 career WHIP and was knocked around for nine runs on 15 hits over 9 1/3 innings this spring, but the Jays evidently see something in him. He's expected to go to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Pirates reassigned Ryota Igarashi to minor league camp.

Not a big surprise, as Igarashi was knocked around for nine runs on 15 hits over 9 1/3 innings this spring. It's not clear if he'll stay with the Pirates in the minors or try his luck elsewhere.

Pirates signed RHP Ryota Igarashi to a minor league contract.

The agreement was reported last week, then finalized by the Pirates on Tuesday morning. Igarashi owns a rough 5.74 career ERA and 1.71 career WHIP, but he'll try to turn things around with Pittsburgh. The deal carries an invitation to major league spring training.

According to the Jiji Press, Ryota Igarashi has agreed to a split contract with the Pirates.

Igarashi, 32, has posted a brutal 5.74 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 69 career major league innings. He's doubtful to suddenly figure it all out in the Pittsburgh 'pen.

Mets released RHP Ryota Igarashi.

It was not an unexpected move. The 32-year-old native of Japan was a bust in the major leagues, registering a 5.74 ERA and 1.71 WHIP over 79 total appearances. Igarashi will be free to sign with another team shortly after the World Series.

Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports that he heard Ryota Igarashi's time with the Mets was running short last week.

Igarashi walked two and surrendered a hit Sunday and was charged with one run allowed. "This could seal it," writes Rubin. Igarashi is in the second season of 2-year, $3 million contract.

Mets recalled RHP Ryota Igarashi from Triple-A Buffalo.

Igarashi entered Friday's game with the bases loaded and gave up a three-run double to John Mayberry Jr. The Japanese right-hander has pitched well this season with Triple-A Buffalo, posting a 0.87 ERA and 34/9 K/BB ratio over 31 innings, but he has a 6.38 ERA over 50 major league appearances. Don't expect much.

Ryota Igarashi is expected to rejoin the Mets' bullpen soon after the All-Star break.

The Mets have a hole to fill with Francisco Rodriguez heading to Milwaukee. Igarashi struggled to the tune of a 4.63 ERA and 1.97 WHIP last time through the majors, but he seems to have sorted things out at Triple-A Buffalo.

Mets optioned RHP Ryota Igarashi to Triple-A Buffalo.

Igarashi, 31, has registered an ugly 4.63 ERA and 1.97 WHIP in 11 2/3 major league innings this season. He'll try to work on some things down on the farm.

Mets recalled RHP Ryota Igarashi from Triple-A Buffalo.

The Japanese right-hander was a major disappointment in his first season stateside, producing a 7.12 ERA and 25/18 K/BB ratio over 30 1/3 innings. He was designated for assignment in January, but no organization had any interest in the $1.75 million he's owed this year. Igarashi will be used in middle relief.

Mets outrighted RHP Ryota Igarashi to Triple-A Buffalo.

Igarashi is owed $1.75 million in 2011 and other teams obviously weren't interested in taking that on. The Japanese right-hander was a major disappointment in his first season stateside, producing a 7.12 ERA and 25/18 K/BB ratio over 30 1/3 innings. He will be a 40-man non-roster invitee in the spring.