The Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball signed Nelson to a one-year, $1 million contract Thursday, Beverly Hills Sports Council reports.

EDGE Analysis

After appearing in 47 games for the Phillies in 2022, Nelson made a total of just five appearances with the big club over the last two seasons and was outrighted of their 40-man roster in September. The 29-year-old decided it was time for him to apply his trade overseas.

The Phillies outrighted Nelson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson was previously outrighted off the 40-man roster last month, so he could elect free agency if he wants. He could otherwise stick around the organization as relief depth.

The Phillies designated Nelson for assignment Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson's contract was selected Wednesday, and he threw two innings of relief Friday against the Marlins, yielding one run on two hits and two walks with three Ks. The 28-year-old logged a 6.85 ERA across 46 innings at Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season.

The Phillies selected Nelson's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson was outrighted off the 40-man roster last month but earned his way back on by allowing just one run over his last 9.1 innings at Lehigh Valley. He will give the Phillies a fresh relief arm after the bullpen had to cover 8.1 innings in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays.

The Phillies outrighted Nelson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson is no longer on the 40-man roster, but he will remain in the organization as relief depth in the minors. The righty has spent most of his season at Lehigh Valley, collecting an 8.35 ERA.

The Phillies designated Nelson for assignment Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has been at Triple-A Lehigh Valley since mid-April and has now lost his place on the 40-man roster. Nelson allowed two runs over 3.1 innings with the Phillies and posted an 8.35 ERA in 25 appearances at Triple-A.

Nelson was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He's clearing space for Orion Kerkering (forearm), who will be activated from the injured list Sunday. Nelson has yielded two runs over 3.1 relief innings with the Phillies this season.

The Phillies recalled Nelson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was optioned to the minors late in camp but will join the major-league club Sunday since Luis Ortiz (ankle) is headed to the injured list. Nelson made just one appearance for the Phillies last season and should fill a low-leverage role, likely as a long reliever, now that he's up in the majors.

The Phillies optioned Nelson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson was called up by the Phillies for the final game of the regular season last year and allowed one run over 5.1 innings, but he's set to begin 2024 at Triple-A after he posted a 6.23 ERA during spring training. The right-hander had a 4.35 ERA in 20 starts for Lehigh Valley in 2023 and may need a better showing in 2024 to have a chance of being called up.

Nelson (1-0) allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Mets on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson handled a bulk assignment after Matt Strahm opened the game with a perfect first inning. The only run on Nelson's line was a Tim Locastro solo home run in the third inning. This was Nelson's only appearance in the majors this year, and it's likely the 27-year-old right-hander won't be included in the Phillies' postseason plans.