The Philadelphia Phillies DFA Nelson Figueroa
The Phillies have designated 36-year old reliever/starter Nelson Figueroa for assignment to make room on the roster for Brad Lidge who is getting activated from the D.L. Figueroa has pitched in 9 games (1 start) for the Phillies this year and he is 1-1 with 1 save, a 4.82 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP. Figueroa will likely reject a minor league assignment if he clears waivers likely ending his days with the Phillies.