Pitcher Scott Mathieson was 1-4 with a 6.75 earned-run average in eight starts and seven relief appearances with the Phillies in 2006, 2010 and this year. (Matt Slocum/Associated Press)
The Yomiuri Giants have signed former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Scott Mathieson.
The 27-year-old right-hander from Vancouver was 1-4 with a 6.75 earned-run average in eight starts and seven relief appearances with the Phillies in 2006, 2010 and this year.
He didn't allow a run in four relief outings this year.
Mathieson, who was released by the Phillies on Tuesday, also has a 32-37 record with a 3.75 ERA and 34 saves in 96 starts and 104 relief appearances in the minor leagues.
Mathieson is expected to arrive in Japan in January, the team said on its official website Friday.
© The Associated Press, 2011
