Topic: Nelson Figueroa

Astros sign RHP Nelson Figueroa to 1-year deal worth $900,000 plus incentivesThe Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Nelson Figueroa to a one-year, $900,000 contract that includes incentives.The deal announced Wednesday avoids arbitration with the 35-year-old Figueroa. He was claimed off waivers ...
Mike Pelfrey pitches 8 dominant innings in Mets' 2-1 win over AstrosMike Pelfrey allowed six hits in eight dominant innings and the New York Mets took advantage of the wildness of former teammate Nelson Figueroa to end the Houston Astros' five-game winning ...
Pitcher Jonathon Niese becomes latest Mets injury victim while trying to cover first baseRookie Jonathon Niese became the New York Mets' latest injury victim Wednesday, hurting his right hamstring while covering first base against the St. Louis Cardinals and then collapsing when ...
After Niese joins Mets' injured list, Figueroa lifts New York over Cardinals 9-0After the Mets lost yet another player to injury, Nelson Figueroa gave them the type of fill-in outing they needed.Figueroa pitched 4 1-3 scoreless innings and boosted the offense with ...
Mark Reynolds hits 2 HRs as Arizona Diamondbacks beat New York Mets 6-5Mark Reynolds hit two more home runs at spacious Citi Field, powering Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-5 victory over the scuffling New York Mets on Monday ...