Houston Astros designated hitter Trey Cabbage runs the bases after hitting an RBI double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Houston.

Trey Cabbage's short stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Tuesday when the outfielder/first baseman cleared unconditional release waivers and was released from their roster.

Cabbage is pursuing an opportunity to play in Japan, where he is expected to sign with the Yomiuri Giants of the Nippon Professional Baseball League.

Cabbage, 27, batted .209/.245/.331 with 11 doubles, two home runs and 15 RBIs in his major league career, split between 23 games with the Los Angeles Angels in 2023 and the Houston Astros last season.

The Pirates claimed the left-handed hitter off waivers from the Astros on Nov. 4, but acquired another lefty bat last week in first baseman Spencer Horwitz from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for right-handed pitcher Luis Ortiz and lefty prospects Michael Kennedy and Josh Hartle.