Shoemaker is moving towards signing with the Yomiuri Giants of NPB, Sung Min Kim of The Athletic

Shoemaker signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Saturday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Shoemaker was released by the Twins on Monday.

Shoemaker cleared waivers Monday and accepted his assignment to Triple-A St. Paul, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Shoemaker was designated for assignment by the Twins on Thursday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Shoemaker (3-8) picked up the win in Monday's 7-5 extra-innings victory over the Reds, walking two batters and striking out three over two scoreless, no-hit innings of relief.

Shoemaker won't start Friday against the Astros as originally scheduled but will be available out of the bullpen, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Shoemaker is staying in the Twins' starting rotation despite his recent struggles, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.