ESPN Deportes' Enrique Rojas reports that Yamaico Navarro is nearing an agreement with Korea's Samsung Lions. Navarro inked a minor league deal with the Yankees last month, but they'll let him break that pact in order to pursue a better opportunity overseas. The 26-year-old is a career .206/.258/.267 hitter across parts of four big league seasons.

Orioles sent INF/OF Yamaico Navarro outright to Triple-A Norfolk. Navarro cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 25-year-old will function as bench depth in the minors.

Orioles designated INF/OF Yamaico Navarro for assignment. Navarro was batting .254/.357/.353 in 207 plate appearances and had committed 13 errors in the field this season at Triple-A Norfolk. The 25-year-old utilityman seems likely to make it through waivers.

Orioles optioned INF/OF Yamaico Navarro to Triple-A Norfolk. Navarro was called up from Norfolk two weeks ago and batted .286 (8-for-28) with one triple and two RBI in eight games. He'll continue to serve as bench depth in the minors.

Orioles recalled INF/OF Yamaico Navarro from Triple-A Norfolk. Navarro, 25, was hitting .303/.395/.434 with two home runs, 13 RBI, and an .829 OPS in 34 games at Triple-A. He will function as a utility player for Buck Showalter.

Orioles acquired OF Yamaico Navarro from the Pirates in exchange for RHP Jhondaniel Medina. Navarro was designated for assignment on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster for Zach Stewart. The 24-year-old utility man batted .160/.232/.220 in 29 games for the Pirates in 2012.

Pirates designated INF-OF Yamaico Navarro for assignment. Navarro got the boot from the 40-man roster after the Pirates acquired Zach Stewart from the Red Sox and Vin Mazzaro and Clint Robinson from the Royals. The 24-year-old utility man batted .160 (8-for-50) in 29 games with the Pirates this past season.

Pirates recalled INF-OF Yamaico Navarro from Triple-A Indianapolis. Navarro batted only .160/.232./220 over 29 games for the Pirates this season. He'll try to earn a utility role next spring.

Pirates optioned INF Yamaico Navarro to Triple-A Indianapolis. Navarro has hit just .160/.232/.220 across 56 big-league plate appearances this season, but should be back when rosters are expanded in September.

Pirates' minor league infielder Yamaico Navarro was arrested for a DUI on Wednesday in Indianapolis. No further details are available at this time. Navarro was optioned to the minors at the end of May after batting just .178 (8-for-45) with one homer and a .499 OPS in 25 games. The 24-year-old infielder is hitting .286/.353/.495 with four homers, 20 RBI and an .848 OPS in 30 games at Indy.