The Pirates released Stinson Sunday and he will pitch in South Korea in 2015, MASN Sports reports. Stinson debuted with the Brewers in 2012 and pitched with the Orioles in parts of 2013 and 2014. However, he spent the majority of 2014 at Triple-A where he had a 5.48 ERA in 22 games, including 13 starts.

The Pirates signed Stinson to a minor league deal, which includes a spring training invitation, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports. Stinson, who spent last season with the Orioles, made the Opening Day roster but posted a 6.23 ERA in eight relief appearances. He ended up spending most of the year at Triple-A Norfolk, where he recorded a 5.48 ERA in 22 appearances, including 13 starts. Stinson pitched 85.1 cumulative innings for Norfolk, going 5-5 with a 1.359 WHIP.

Stinson has elected to become a free agent, Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports. He began 2014 in the Orioles' bullpen, but entering his age-27 season, Stinson obviously thinks his chances of making it back to the big leagues will be better elsewhere, as he's not on the 40-man roster and the Orioles are deep in the rotation and the bullpen.

Orioles sent RHP Josh Stinson outright to Triple-A Norfolk. Stinson cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. The 26-year-old will stick around as organizational depth in Triple-A.

Orioles designated RHP Josh Stinson for assignment. Stinson posted a 6.23 ERA in 13 innings for the O's. The 26-year-old will likely pass through waivers.

Orioles purchased the contract of RHP Josh Stinson from Triple-A Norfolk. He'll provide a fresh arm for Baltimore's bullpen. The 25-year-old has a 7.15 ERA over seven relief appearances with the Orioles this season.

The Orioles will call up right-hander Josh Stinson prior to Monday's game. Stinson was outrighted off the 40-man roster early last month, so the Orioles will have to add him to the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old has a 7.15 ERA over seven relief appearances with the big club this year.

Orioles sent RHP Josh Stinson outright to Triple-A Norfolk. He's now off the 40-man roster. Stinson has posted a 7.15 ERA over seven relief appearances for the O's this season and will now provide minor league depth.

Orioles recalled RHP Josh Stinson from Triple-A Norfolk. Stinson has a 5.63 ERA over eight innings with the Orioles this season. The 25-year-old will provide middle relief depth.

Orioles optioned RHP Josh Stinson to Triple-A Norfolk. Stinson has a 5.63 ERA in eight innings this year in the majors. He may get another chance in September.