 After being released by the Braves on June 7, 2005, Greisinger played for the Kia Tigers of the KBO in , going 14–12 with a 3.09 ERA in 29 games.Greisinger became the ace for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in the Central League in Japan for the season, but Yakult's low budget led to them being forced to release both Greisinger and outfielder Alex Ramirez.Greisinger signed with the Yomiuri Giants for the season and led the Central League in wins with 17.