Nelson Figueroa to start Spring Training Opener

The Manager of the New York Mets, Jerry Manuel announced that Journey man starter Nelson Figueroa who has been with the Mets since 2008 making spot starts and bullpen appearances, will start the Spring Training Opener on March 2nd at 1:10PM at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie against the Atlanta Braves.
Figueroa started the final game of the 2009 Campaign, and threw a complete game 4 hit shutout against the Houston Astros at Citi Field on October 4th.

Figueroas line for 2009:
W-L ERA GP GS SO
3-8 4.09 16 10 59