Cubs signed RHP Tsuyoshi Wada to a minor league contract.

Wada was given his release by the Cubs on Sunday after it was obvious he wasn't going to make the Opening Day roster, but it didn't take long for the two sides to work out a new deal. The 33-year-old has dealt with injuries and disappointment since coming over to the states, but he'll provide some organizational rotation depth for Chicago.

Cubs released RHP Tsuyoshi Wada.

The 33-year-old hurler disappointed this spring, posting an 11.12 ERA, 2.65 WHIP and 7/5 K/BB ratio over 5 2/3 innings. He's still talented, but the inconsistent results and long history of injuries could dissuade other teams from giving him a shot.

Cubs signed RHP Tsuyoshi Wada to a minor league contract.

The Cubs plan to use Wada out of the rotation. Wada signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Orioles but he never contributed as he underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Wada threw 102 2/3 innings with Triple-A Norfolk this past season, compiling a 4.03 ERA with 80 strikeouts and 35 walks.

The Orioles have no interest in retaining free agent left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada.

Baltimore declined Wada's $5 million option for the 2014 season earlier this month. "I think that the Wada chapter is over with the Orioles," Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said. "We're sorry that it didn't work out but it's time to move on." Wada never pitched for the club after signing a two-year, $8.15 million pact. Wada had Tommy John surgery early in 2012 and spent 2013 in Triple-A.

Orioles declined LHP Tsuyoshi Wada's $5 million option for the 2014 season.

It ends a strange two years for the 32-year-old, who signed with the Orioles but never threw a pitch in Baltimore. Wada had Tommy John surgery early in 2012 and spent much of this year getting back into form, finishing with a 4.03 ERA over 19 starts with the Orioles' Triple-A Norfolk affiliate. The O's may still try to re-sign the lefty, but likely to a minor league deal and certainly not at $5 million next season.

The Orioles are expected to decline Tsuyoshi Wada's $5 million option for 2014.

The 32-year-old Japanese southpaw signed a two-year, $8.14 million contract before the start of the 2012 season, but never threw a pitch for the Orioles after having to undergo Tommy John surgery. They remain interested in bringing him back on a minor league deal.

Tsuyoshi Wada will not be added to the Orioles' roster.

Wada is recovered from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery, but he struggled this summer at Triple-A Norfolk and the O's have no use for him. He signed a two-year, $8.15 million contract with Baltimore before the start of the 2012 season but has not made an appearance in the major leagues. The 32-year-old lefty holds a $5 million option for 2014.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said that the club hasn't decided whether to call up Tsuyoshi Wada in September.

Showalter said they are considering keeping Wada in Sarasota in an effort to keep him busy. The 32-year-old left-hander has a 4.28 ERA over 18 starts with Triple-A Norfolk.

Tsuyoshi Wada allowed just one run over seven innings Monday in a start with Triple-A Norfolk.

Wada scattered five hits and one walk, fanning three. He has allowed a total of one run over his last three starts for Norfolk and could soon get a look at the big league level. The left-hander signed a two-year, $8.15 million contract prior the start of the 2012 season but underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery before getting a chance to pitch for the Orioles.

Tsuyoshi Wada allowed seven earned runs over five innings Thursday in a start at Triple-A Norfolk.

It was a disastrous outing for the rehabbing left-hander, who yielded 13 hits and a walk and made it to only 78 pitches. Wada will have to fare well on the farm before the Orioles consider trying him in their starting rotation. He underwent Tommy John surgery last May, shortly after signing a two-year, $8.15 million free agent deal.

Tsuyoshi Wada turned in his finest performance for Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, surrendering just one run on four hits over 6 2/3 innings.

Wada piled up six strikeouts on the evening without issuing a free pass. He agreed to remain at Triple-A once his rehab window expired in order to get back on track, and it appears he's heading in that direction. Another outing like this, and he could soon be an option for the Orioles' rotation.

Orioles activated LHP Tsuyoshi Wada from the 60-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

Wada posted an 8.14 ERA over his first six minor league rehab starts, and agreed to accept the assignment to Triple-A once his rehab window expired. Once he gets back on track, he'll be an option for the O's rotation.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) has agreed to accept an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk once the window expires on his minor league rehab assignment.

Wada has struggled through his first six starts with Norfolk, going 1-4 with an 8.14 ERA through 24 1/3 innings. He should still be an option for the Orioles rotation at some point this summer, but it won't be any time in the immediate future.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) allowed eight runs -- seven earned -- on six hits and two walks over just 1 1/3 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk Tuesday.

Yikes. Wada now holds an 8.14 ERA over six rehab outings, allowing 33 hits over 24 1/3 frames. The left-hander's rehab window ends on Saturday, and he'll have to give his contest in order to be optioned to the minors. The Orioles suspect that won't be a problem.

Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports that Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) is expected to accept a minor league assignment.

Wada has it in his contract that he has to approve an option to the minors, but it's not surprising that he doesn't plan to put up a fight. Making his way back from Tommy John surgery, Wada holds a 5.87 ERA and 18/11 K/BB ratio over 23 rehab innings. He should be assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will make his next rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Norfolk.

Wada was scheduled to start Tuesday, but the Orioles are giving him extra rest in between starts. In four rehab appearances, he has a 6.11 ERA over 18 innings. Wada has two weeks left during his 30-day rehab window, at which point he either has to be activated or sent to the minors.

The Orioles are considering giving Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) extra rest in between starts after the lefty has put up a 6.11 ERA in his first four outings at Triple-A Norfolk.

"Really, he just needs to pitch, he needs to get the kind of command and stuff he had before to succeed here," Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said. "He's got a couple more outings. He's pitching. He's not getting the kind of results. Pitching [both] is stuff and command, right, but his is more consistency." Wada has two weeks left during his 30-day rehab window, at which point he either has to be activated or sent to the minors. He has a clause in his contract that says he would have to approve being sent down.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) surrendered six runs (four earned) in 4 2/3 innings Friday in his fourth rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk.

Wada allowed eight hits and two walks and didn't strike out a batter. The southpaw now has an ugly 6.11 ERA during his rehab assignment. He still has a couple of weeks to round into form, but the Orioles will want to see better results soon.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) allowed three runs on four hits over five innings Sunday in his third rehab start at Triple-A Norfolk.

Wada gave up four walks, but finished with six strikeouts and worked his way up to 83 pitches. If he can avoid setbacks, Wada could be an option for the Orioles' starting rotation in 2-3 weeks. The 32-year-old left-hander currently has a 5.54 ERA on his rehab assignment.

Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) allowed four runs over four innings Thursday in a rehab start at Triple-A Norfolk.

Wada gave up three hits and issued two walks but he fanned five batters and made it all the way to 78 pitches. He's on his way back from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and is aiming to join the Orioles' starting rotation at some point in early-to-mind June. The left-hander signed a two-year, $81.5 million contract with the O's in December 2011 but has not thrown a pitch in a major league game.