Volstad signed a minor league contract with the Pirates, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports. The former first-round pick (16th overall in 2005) did not pitch in the majors last season for the first time since 2008, and instead spent the year posting dismal numbers in Japan and Triple-A. He may be afforded a chance to compete for roster spot in spring training, but Volstad owns a 4.94 ERA and 1.45 WHIP for his career and would need a lot to go his way to break camp with the big club.

Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register confirms that Chris Volstad is expected to be released by the Angels so that he can pitch in Korea. Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net reported earlier this week that Volstad is close to signing with the Doosan Bears of the Korean Baseball Organization. The 27-year-old signed a minor league deal with the Angels in November after spending the 2013 season in the Rockies' organization.

Chris Volstad is close to signing with the Doosan Bears of the Korean Baseball Organization, according to Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net. Volstad signed a minor league contract with the Angels in November, but he has apparently found a more appealing opportunity oversees. The 27-year-old right-hander only threw 8 1/3 innings at the major league level this past season with the Rockies and had a 4.58 ERA over 127 2/3 innings in Triple-A.

Angels signed RHP Chris Volstad to a minor league contract. MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez broke the news. Volstad will receive an invite to spring training. It looks like a nice landing spot for the towering 27-year-old right-hander, as Los Angeles is thin in the rotation and became more so when they declined to tender Jason Vargas a qualifying offer. Volstad was pounded for 10 runs over 8 1/3 innings at the big league level this year and logged a 4.58 ERA across 127 2/3 frames at Triple-A. Volstad, selected with the No. 16 pick by the Marlins in the 2005 draft, owns a career 4.94 ERA and a 442/248 K/BB ratio over 703 2/3 career MLB innings.

Chris Volstad has elected free agency. Volstad was pounded for 10 runs over 8 1/3 innings at the big league level this year and didn't pitch well at Triple-A, either, holding a 4.58 mark across 127 2/3 frames. He'll be in search for a non-roster invite to spring training.

Rockies sent RHP Chris Volstad outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Volstad had been designated for assignment last week but has cleared waivers and accepted a minor league assignment. He could get another shot later this summer.

Rockies designated RHP Chris Volstad for aasignment. Volstad had a 4.97 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 47 innings this season with the Rockies' Triple-A affiliate in Colorado Springs. The tall 26-year-old right-hander should find interest from other teams on waivers.

Rockies optioned RHP Chris Volstad to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Volstad allowed four runs over two innings in his latest stint with the big club. Logan Kensing has replaced him in the bullpen.

Rockies recalled RHP Chris Volstad from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Volstad posted an 8.53 ERA over four appearances earlier this season for the Rockies and held a 5.31 mark over 40 2/3 frames at Triple-A. The Rockies want to add some length to the bullpen, though, making Volstad a logical choice.

Rockies optioned RHP Chris Volstad to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Volstad made the Opening Day roster after a strong spring, but he owns an ugly 8.53 ERA through his first 6 1/3 innings this season. The Rockies have added left-hander Josh Outman to their bullpen in a corresponding roster move.