Nelson Figueroa, who the Mets designated for assignment over the weekend, was claimed by the Phillies today, according to an MLB.com report.

Figuero cleared waivers today and was picked up by the Phillies to bolster their injury-riddled pitching staff. whose pitching staff.

The Phillies have started the year with three pitchers on the disabled list — closer Brad Lidge, set-up man J.C. Romero and starter Joe Blanton. Figueroa, who pitched with Philadelphia in 2001, could takes the Phillies’ long-relief job currently held by rookie Drew Carpenter.

In his two years with the Mets Figueroa went 6-11 with 4.28 ERA in 32 appearances (16 starts).