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.