Nelson Figueroa has signed with the Chinese Professional Baseball League.

Figueroa failed to make the Diamondbacks out of spring training and was given his outright release in May. The 39-year-old right-hander will look to continue his career at the International level. He posted a 4.55 ERA over parts of nine seasons in the major leagues.

Diamondbacks reassigned RHP Nelson Figueroa and C Tuffy Gosewisch to minor league camp.

Figueroa missed the majority of spring training due to the World Baseball Classic. He was never a realistic candidate for the Opening Day roster. Gosewisch, 29, could push Wil Nieves for the backup catcher job this season and will likely open 2013 at Triple-A Reno.

Nelson Figueroa helped pitch Puerto Rico past Team USA in Friday's World Baseball Classic matchup by tossing six shutout innings as part of a 4-3 victory.

Figueroa wasn't bringing much velocity, but he kept Team USA guessing by working both sides of the plate with precision. The 38-year-old journeyman gave up just two hits and a walk while striking out two. Team USA had plenty of chances after Figueroa left the game, but they failed to capitalize. With the win, Puerto Rico has clinched a spot in the WBC semifinals in San Francisco while Team USA has been eliminated from the tournament.

Nelson Figueroa has been blocked by the Puerto Rico Baseball League from playing for the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Series.

Figueroa, who is of Puerto Rican descent, was on loan by the Puerto Rican League to pitch for Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Republic. After helping them to reach the Caribbean Series however, Puerto Rico doesn't want him to compete against their own squad. The 38-year-old right-hander plans to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic next month.

Diamondbacks signed RHP Nelson Figueroa to a minor league contract.

The 38-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched at the big league level since posting an 8.69 ERA and 2.10 WHIP in 29 innings with the Astros in 2011. He'll serve as nothing more than organizational depth.

Red Sox signed RHP Nelson Figueroa to a minor league contract.

Figueroa was released by the Yankees last week after posting a 3.96 ERA and 36/25 K/BB ratio over 72 2/3 innings this season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He'll serve as starting pitching depth with Triple-A Pawtucket.

Yankees released RHP Nelson Figueroa.

Figueroa had a 3.96 ERA and 36/25 K/BB ratio over 72 2/3 innings this season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 38-year-old right-hander will attempt to keep his career going elsewhere.

Nelson Figueroa was assigned to minor league camp.

The 37-year-old allowed two hits and issued two walks in two Grapefruit League innings, while striking out no one. Figueroa was a longshot to make the Blue Jays' roster from the get-go after signing a minor league deal.

Blue Jays signed RHP Nelson Figueroa to a minor league contract.

He'd earn a $650,000 salary on the big league roster. Figueroa, 37, posted an ugly 8.69 ERA and a 17/16 K/BB ratio over 29 innings with the Astros last season before being granted his release in early-August. He's likely a longshot to make the Opening Day roster.

Pirates signed RHP Nelson Figueroa to a minor league contract.

Figueroa was released by the Astros last week. The 37-year-old right-hander opened the season in the starting rotation, but was designated for assignment in early-May after posting a 8.89 ERA and 14/14 K/BB ratio over 27 1/3 innings. He will serve as depth at the Triple-A level.

Astros released RHP Nelson Figueroa.

Figueroa opened the 2011 season in the Astros' starting rotation, but he posted an 8.89 ERA and 14/14 K/BB ratio over 27 1/3 innings, and was designated for assignment by early-May. The 37-year-old will seek a gig elsewhere.

Astros designated RHP Nelson Figueroa for assignment.

Figueroa was removed from the starting rotation at the end of April and hasn't been much better out of the bullpen. He gets the boot after posting an ugly 8.89 ERA and 14/14 K/BB ratio over 27 1/3 innings. He's had some success in the past, so it will be interesting to see if another team makes a claim.

Nelson Figueroa has been bumped from the Astros' rotation in favor of rookie Aneury Rodriguez.

Figueroa drew a vote of confidence from Houston manager Brad Mills earlier this week, but the right decision has finally been made. The 36-year-old posted a 8.28 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over five starts. Rodriguez will make his first major league start on Tuesday against the Reds. Figueroa will move to the bullpen.

Nelson Figueroa was battered again Thursday, giving up four runs on six hits and three walks over five innings in the loss to the Cardinals.

Figueroa even tried pitching exclusively from the stretch in this one, something he's had plenty of experience in this season with his 8.28 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over five starts. Astros manager Brad Mills gave Figueroa a vote of confidence earlier this week, but they simply can't keep running him out there. Assuming he's still in the rotation, he'll face the Reds in Cincy.

Astros manager Brad Mills said Nelson Figueroa will remain in the rotation after his most recent poor outing.

Figueroa was pounded for six runs over four innings Friday and now holds an 8.55 ERA and 2.05 WHIP on the year. "I don't know if it's fair to him to hold a gun to his head after (Friday's) performance," Mills said. "He's still in there." Unfortunately, the Astros don't really have any good options to replace Figueroa right now other than top prospect Jordan Lyles, who is off to a rough start at Triple-A.

Nelson Figueroa was knocked around again Friday, giving up six runs on six hits and five walks over just four innings in the loss to the Brewers.

Figueroa was solid his last time out, but he's now been horrid in three of four outings this season and sports an 8.55 ERA and 2.05 WHIP on the year. The Astros have to think about replacing him, but with Jordan Lyles off to a slow start at Triple-A, there's no obvious choice to take his place. Assuming he's still in the rotation, his next outing will come against the Cardinals.

Nelson Figueroa held the Padres to three runs over six-plus innings Saturday in a 5-3 Astros win.

A nice bounceback outing for the veteran righty, who wound up with a no-decision. He entered the start with a 10.61 ERA and 2.36 WHIP, and he left the outing with a 7.31 ERA and 1.88 WHIP. Figueroa will take on the Brewers next.

Nelson Figueroa was again ineffective on Monday, getting tagged for eight hits and five runs in just four innings of Houston's loss to the Cubs.

He struck out three and walked two while watching his ERA balloon to 10.61. Figueroa was a tenuous own to begin with for NL-only league players, so if there's someone on the wire you're wanting to pick up, do not hesitate to drop the 36-year-old righty.

Nelson Figueroa came apart after being staked to a 4-0 lead on Wednesday evening, allowing 11 hits and 10 runs (six earned) in just 5 1/3 innings of work as Houston lost to the Reds.

Figueroa never allowed more than five runs in any of his 10 2010 starts. Thanks to Houston's iffy pitching depth, he should be on a fairly long leash this season, but you'll really be pushing it if you're relying on him in your NL-only league.

Nelson Figueroa allowed five runs on nine hits and four walks over six innings Friday against the Yankees.

He struck out four but gave up a pair of home runs and needed 108 pitches to complete the six innings. Figueroa, who has been named the No. 5 starter for the Astros, has posted a 4.95 ERA and 11/9 K/BB ratio over 20 innings this spring.