José Pirela has re-signed with the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization.

José Pirela has re-signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization.

Jose Pirela has agreed to a one-year deal with the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization.

Pirela was released by the Phillies on Friday in order to sign with a team in Japan, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.