Kia Tigers
On November 26, 2016, Dean signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Kia Tigers of the KBO League. Dean signed a one-year, $925,000 contract with the Tigers on December 1, 2017. In 2017 season, he helped KIA Tigers to win the 2017 Korean Series against Doosan Bears. He became a free agent after the 2018 season.