Jose Osuna

Jose Osuna has signed a one-year deal with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.

Fantasy Impact

The former Pirate was designated for assignment last week after hitting just .205/.244/.397 with four home runs across 82 plate appearances for Pittsburgh in 2020. He's still just 27-years old and if he hits well in Japan he could find himself back in the majors in a season or two.

Jose Osuna went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and additional run scored in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Indians.

Fantasy Impact

Osuna belted a solo shot off Cam Hill in the fifth inning for his fourth long ball of the season. He homered in back-to-back contests. Osuna will compete for a starting role with the Pirates next season after slashing .205/.244/.397 with 11 RBI and six runs over 82 plate appearances in 2020.

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

Fantasy Impact

Osuna took Aaron Civale deep in the second inning for his third long ball of the season. He is slashing .176/.218/.324 over 78 plate appearances in 2020.

Jose Osuna went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Osuna took Kwang Hyun Kim deep in the third inning for is second long ball of the season. He was recently called up last Thursday from the Pirates' alternate site. Osuna will see playing time at 1B/RF, but is unlikely to see everyday at-bats. The 27-year-old is slashing .153/.194/.271 over 62 plate appearances in 2020.

Jose Osuna was optioned to the Pirates' alternate training site following Wednesday's loss to the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Osuna was optioned to the alternate site after the Pirates had to trim the roster down from 30 to 28 by Thursday. He slashed .158/.238/.316 with one home run, four RBI and one run scored across 21 plate appearances this season.