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.