Tabata cleared waivers and will be designated to Triple-A, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports. This was expected for Tabata, who hit .289 with four RBI in 27 games with Pittsburgh. Tabata has struggled to stay in the majors for the past couple years, and he will now head back to Triple-A, where he is boasting a batting average of .352 in 28 games this season.