DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has released righthanded pitcher Alfredo Figaro after his contract was sold by the organization to the Orix Buffaloes in the Japanese Baseball League.
Figaro made eight appearances with the Tigers in 2010, posting a 0-2 record and 6.75 ERA (14.2IP/11ER). He finished 10-6 with a 4.14 ERA (124.0IP/57ER) in 23 starts with Triple A Toledo this past season.
Figaro compiled a 2-4 record and 6.54 ERA (31.2IP/23ER) in 13 outings (four starts) over his two seasons at the major league level with Detroit.
The Tigers now have 39 players on the club’s 40-man roster.
