The Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball signed Nelson to a one-year, $1 million contract Thursday, Beverly Hills Sports Council reports.
The Phillies outrighted Nelson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
The Phillies designated Nelson for assignment Saturday.
The Phillies selected Nelson's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
The Phillies outrighted Nelson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
The Phillies designated Nelson for assignment Sunday.
Nelson was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
The Phillies recalled Nelson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
The Phillies optioned Nelson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
Nelson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.