Neverauskas signed a one-year, $875,000 contract Monday with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, Yahoo Sports Japan reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being dropped from the Pirates' 40-man roster earlier this month, Neverauskas likely would have had to settle for a minor-league deal this winter had he opted to continue his career in North America. Instead, he'll head overseas for a guaranteed deal in Japan, though he could revisit a return to MLB in 2021. Over parts of four seasons with the Pirates spanning 76 relief appearances, Neverauskas logged a 6.81 ERA and 1.59 WHIP.

Neverauskas was released by the Pirates on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Neverauskas was designated for assignment Sunday, and he'll hit free agency after his release. The 27-year-old wasn't able to generate much production with the major-league club over the past several seasons, and he recorded a 7.11 ERA and 1.79 WHIP over 19 innings in 2020.

Neverauskas was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Neverauskas spent time with the major-league club over the past three seasons, but he struggled to generate consistent production. He made 17 relief appearances in 2020, recording a 7.11 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 23:10 K:BB over 19 innings. The 27-year-old will now lose his spot on Pittsburgh's 40-man roster as the offseason begins.

Neverauskas was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Neverauskas made three appearances in his latest stint in Pittsburgh, allowing four runs, all of which came in one inning Friday against the Brewers. Montana DuRapau and Luis Escobar were recalled in corresponding moves for Neverauskas being optioned and Steven Brault (shoulder) landing on the injured list.

Neverauskas was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Neverauskas is back with the Pirates after spending the past two weeks with Indianapolis. The 26-year-old right-hander owns a 9.95 ERA, 2.21 WHIP and 6:5 K:BB in 6.1 innings with the big club this season; while he's recorded 4.2 scoreless frames over his last four appearances, Neverauskas still figures to be limited to low-leverage work during his time in the majors, which could be brief with Jordan Lyles (hamstring) set to return from the injured list Saturday. Dario Agrazal was sent to the minors to clear a roster spot for Neverauskas.

Neverauskas was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Neverauskas' most recent stint in the big leagues was a successful one, as he tossed three scoreless innings across a pair of relief appearances. He'll head back down to make room on the active roster for Saturday's starter, Dario Agrazal, but Neverauskas should be a top consideration when the Pirates inevitably need bullpen reinforcements.

Neverauskas was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Tuesday's game against the Braves, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neverauskas has been shelled for seven runs over 3.1 innings during his time in the big leagues this season, but Pittsburgh will give him another shot out of the bullpen. Alex McRae was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Neverauskas was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Neverauskas appeared in relief on both Saturday and Sunday for the Pirates, pitching a total of 1.2 innings while allowing one hit and two walks. Likely unavailable Monday, the team opted to send Neverauskas to the minors in favor of Alex McRae as it has a doubleheader against the Reds and may be in need of bullpen depth.

Neverauskas was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Neverauskas has been with Indianapolis for almost two weeks but now makes his way back to the majors. The 26-year-old has allowed seven runs on six hits over 1.2 innings across his three big-league appearances this season.

The Pirates optioned Neverauskas to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neverauskas was dropped from the active roster after the Pirates acquired swingman Chris Stratton via trade from the Angels on Saturday. During his latest stint with the Pirates, Neverauskas served up seven runs on six hits and two walks over 1.2 innings across his three appearances.