Cy Sneed has signed with the Yakult Swallows of Japan’s Central League, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Multiple reports state that free agent right-handed pitcher Cy Sneed is being pursued by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.

Sneed was recalled by the Astros on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros optioned Sneed to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.