Neverauskas signed a one-year, $875,000 contract Monday with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, Yahoo Sports Japan reports.
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.
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Dovydas Neverauskas: Cut by Pittsburgh
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Neverauskas was released by the Pirates on Tuesday.
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.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Designated for assignment
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Neverauskas was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Sunday.
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.
Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Sent down to Triple-A
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Neverauskas was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.
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.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Back in bigs
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Neverauskas was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.
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.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Optioned down
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Neverauskas was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.
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.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Promoted to big leagues
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Neverauskas was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Tuesday's game against the Braves, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Optioned to Triple-A
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Neverauskas was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis Monday.
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.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Rejoins Pirates
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Neverauskas was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
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.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Sent down to minors
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The Pirates optioned Neverauskas to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Recalled by Priates
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Neverauskas was recalled by the Pirates on Saturday.
Neverauskas has a 6.02 career ERA in 52.1 innings of relief work over the last two seasons. J.B. Shuck was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Activated, optioned to Triple-A
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Neverauskas (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and sent to Triple-A Indianapolis, Nubyjas Wilborn of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Neverauskas completed his rehab with the Indians and has been given a full bill of health, but he'll remain with Indianapolis after being activated from the IL.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Heads to Triple-A for rehab
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Neverauskas (oblique) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Neverauskas began his rehab assignment at High-A Bradenton last week and recorded two strikeouts over two scoreless innings during his two outings. The 26-year-old suffered a left oblique strain in March but appears to be nearing his return.
Neverauskas (oblique) will begin his rehab assignment at High-A Bradenton, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Neverauskas was placed on the 10-day injured list March 28 with an injured left oblique. The injury wasn't serious, but it will require the reliever to complete a rehab assignment. A specific date for his return has not been set, but Neverauskas will work in the middle innings when he arrives back in Pittsburgh.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Injury thought to be minor
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The Pirates don't believe Neverauskas (oblique) is facing a long-term absence, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
Neverauskas was sent to the injured list Thursday with an oblique strain that he suffered earlier this month. Fortunately, it doesn't sound like the issue will keep the right-hander sidelined for too long. Once healthy, he should fill a low-leverage relief role for the Pirates.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Hits IL
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Neverauskas (oblique) was placed on the 10-day IL, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
This was the first we'd heard of Neverauskas suffering a left oblique strain. He will miss at least a couple weeks and may require a rehab assignment before rejoining the Pirates.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Recalled Saturday
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Neverauskas was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.
Neverauskas will provide additional bullpen depth for Pittsburgh down the stretch. He has an ugly 10.47 ERA in 16.1 innings at the big-league level this season, likely limited him to low-leverage duty.
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Pirates' Dovydas Neverauskas: Sent back to Triple-A
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Neverauskas was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
The 25-year-old spent a week with the Pirates this time around, appearing twice and giving up a run in 2.2 innings. He'll make way for Clay Holmes, who was called up to start Friday.
