According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, the Houston Astros have designated Nelson Figueroa for assignment. The Astros signed Figueroa to a one-year, $900,000 deal back in December, 2010.

In 2010, the right-hander was 7-4 in 31 appearances (11 starts) with a 3.29 ERA with the Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. He made $416,000 last season.

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