The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Masumi Kuwata on a minor league contract, with an invitation to major league spring training. No other terms of the deal were disclosed. The announcement was made by Pirates Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dave Littlefield. Kuwata, 38, is a 20-year veteran of the Japanese Central League, having played with the Yomiuri Giants since 1986. In that time, he has recorded 173 wins in 442 career games. His win total is tied for 37th on the all-time list while his 2761.2 innings pitched ranks 35th. He also threw 118 complete games, including 21 shutouts. ?With our international scouting efforts increasing over the last several years, we are very pleased to come to terms with Kuwata,? said Littlefield. ?He has had a great career in Japan and we?re looking forward to seeing him in a Pirates uniform in spring training.?