According to Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun, Scott Mathieson has signed with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Central League.

Mathieson, who was released by the Phillies on Tuesday, will serve as the Giants' closer while earning roughly $2 million with the chance for more with incentives. The 27-year-old right-hander has bounced back from two Tommy John surgeries, but has a 6.75 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and 34/21 K/BB ratio over 44 innings in the majors.

Phillies released RHP Scott Mathieson.

Mathieson is headed to Asia to play professional baseball. The 27-year-old native of Canada posted a 6.75 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and 34/21 K/BB ratio in 44 career MLB innings.

Phillies optioned RHP Scott Mathieson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Mathieson was designated for assignment this weekend but is now back on the Phillies' 40-man roster. The righty has thrown five scoreless innings of relief this season in the majors and should be back up eventually.

Phillies recalled RHP Scott Mathieson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Mathieson might only be up for a day or two while Ryan Madson visits with his wife and new child.

Phillies optioned RHP Scott Mathieson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The Phillies are making roster room for Vance Worley, who is expected back with the team Friday in New York. Mathieson has allowed 12 baserunners in just five innings of this season, striking out five, but he hasn't yet been charged with a run. He should be back later this season.

Phillies recalled RHP Scott Mathieson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Mathieson allowed five baserunners in just three innings of work earlier this season, striking out three. He has been pitching semi-effectively for Lehigh Valley, posting a 2.59 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 31 1/3 innings.

Phillies optioned RHP Scott Mathieson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Mathieson had made just two appearances since being recalled on May 6, allowing seven baserunners while striking out three in three scoreless innings of work. He'll likely be back at some point later this summer.

Phillies reassigned RHP Scott Mathieson and LHP Mike Zagurski to minor league camp.

This virtually assures RHP David Herndon and LHP Antonio Bastardo of making the team, which had seemed like the most likely scenario. All four hurlers have actually pitched quite well this spring.

Phillies placed RHP Scott Mathieson on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right lat muscle.

Mathieson, 26, surrendered two hits and two walks in an inning of relief Sunday against the Brewers. It was only his second big-league appearance of the year and he probably won't make it back this season.

Phillies recalled RHP Scott Mathieson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Mathieson, 26, allowed two runs and three hits in less than an inning in a 48-hour stint with the Phillies in June. In 10 career major league appearances, he's 1-4 with a 7.82 ERA. He's around to eat up garbage innings in September.

Phillies optioned RHP Scott Mathieson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Mathieson, 26, allowed two runs and three hits in less than an inning on Friday night and was designated for assignment on Saturday. He will head back to the Triple-A level to work on his craft.

Phillies designated RHP Scott Mathieson for assignment.

It's an odd piece of roster math, since Mathieson has options left, but the Phillies must want his space on the 40-man roster clear. The Phillies are confident they won't lose the right-hander, who they just called up on Thursday. He pitched 2/3 of an inning in Friday night's game and allowed two runs on three hits.

Phillies recalled RHP Scott Mathieson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He'll take the place of the injured Antonio Bastardo on the 25-man roster. Mathieson, 26, has bounced back quite nicely from multiple Tommy John surgeries, posting an impressive 2.43 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 25 relief appearances with the IronPigs this season, averaging 10.3 K/9 and notching 12 saves. There's quite a few Phillies fans who would like to see him get a shot in the ninth-inning sooner or later.