The Guardians outrighted Beede to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Beede was designated for assignment on Friday, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
The Guardians selected Beede's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.
Beede was informed Friday he made the Guardians' Opening Day roster, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Beede signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Saturday and received an invitation to major-league spring training, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Beede agreed to a contract with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan on Dec. 5, the pitcher announced.
Beede elected free agency Oct. 6.
Beede was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Beede was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Thursday.