Osuna signed a one-year contract with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the NPB on Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Osuna was released by the Pirates on Tuesday after going unclaimed on waivers, and he'll be away from MLB for at least one season after finding an opportunity in Japan. The 27-year-old slashed .205/.244/.397 across 82 plate appearances in 2020.

Osuna was released by the Pirates on Tuesday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Osuna went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment Friday. He's expected to sign with a team in Asia, which could be a good fit for a player whose career .241/.280/.430 slash line in 705 career big-league plate appearances isn't terrible but isn't good enough for a corner infielder or outfielder at the highest level.

Osuna was designated for assignment Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Osuna is limited to the corners defensively but has not hit for enough power to profile down the defensive spectrum. He hit .205/.244/.397 in 82 plate appearances this past season.

Osuna went 3-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-6 loss to Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Osuna opened the scoring with an RBI single in the second inning. He added a solo shot in the fifth, and also scored in the sixth on an Adam Frazier double. Osuna doubled his homer count to four over the final weekend of the season. He finished with 11 RBI, six runs scored and a .205/.244/.397 slash line in 82 plate appearances.

Osuna went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Saturday's 8-0 win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Osuna hit his solo shot in the second inning off Cleveland starter Aaron Civale. He's up to three homers, nine RBI, four runs scored and a meager .176/.218/.324 slash line.

Osuna is not in Thursday's lineup against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

He had started six straight games, batting .188 with one home run over that stretch. The Pirates want to get prospect Jared Oliva regular playing time over the final week, and Oliva will be manning left field while batting seventh in this one.

Osuna will start in left field and will bat seventh Sunday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Osuna will pick up his third start in four games after going 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk Saturday in the Pirates' 5-4 loss. With Adam Frazier manning second base Sunday and likely to see the majority of his time at the position moving forward following Kevin Newman's (knee) move to the 10-day injured list, Osuna could end up seeing regular work in the outfield during the final week of the season.

Osuna was recalled by the Pirates on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Osuna will claim a spot on the active roster after Cole Tucker (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list Thursday. Osuna wasn't able to generate much production during his time in the majors earlier this season as he slashed .148/.179/.222 with one home run and seven RBI over 56 plate appearances.

Osuna was optioned to the Pirates' alternate training site Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Osuna has accomplished very little at the plate this season, hitting .148/.179/.222 in 56 plate appearances. The transaction clears space for the Pirates to activate Bryan Reynolds off the paternity list.

Osuna is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Osuna had made four starts in the previous five games, going 2-for-15 over that stretch. While he still doesn't have a path to an everyday role, Osuna's playing-time outlook may have improved in the short term after the Pirates placed Bryan Reynolds on the paternity list Sunday.