Alford agreed to a contract with the KT Wiz of the Korean Baseball Organization on Wednesday, Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net reports.

Alford signed a minor league contract with the Guardians on Tuesday.

Alford elected free agency Sunday.

Alford cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Alford was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Sunday.

The Pirates shifted Alford's (wrist) rehab assignment from Low-A Bradenton to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Alford (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Bradenton on Saturday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Alford (wrist) has been taking swings and is hoping to participate in game action in the near future, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

The Pirates placed Alford on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a sprained right wrist, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com repots.

Alford (hand) was limited to hitting off a tee Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.