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HÉCTOR NERIS #50 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
10-5 W-L •
1.40 WHIP •
4.10 ERA
10-5 W-L
1.40 WHIP
4.10 ERA
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First 2024 save with Houston Neris got the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Padres, allowing a walk and striking out a batter over a scoreless inning.
Impact Neris picked up his 18th save of the season but his first of the year with the Astros after getting the ball in the 10th inning with Josh Hader picking up the previous four outs. Like plenty of his outings have gone this season, Neris wiggled his way out of trouble after loading the bases with two outs before getting Manny Machado to ground out to end the game. Neris reunion with the Astros has been a success so far, as he's posted a 2.53 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB in 10.2 innings over 11 appearances.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
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Reuniting with Houston The Astros signed Neris to a one-year contract Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.
Impact Neris was cut loose by the Cubs earlier this week following a disappointing stint in Chicago but has quickly caught on with Houston, where he posted a 2.69 ERA and 29.1 percent strikeout rate from 2022-23. The veteran right-hander figures to be eased into high-leverage situations with the Astros but could work his way into a setup role eventually if he pitches well.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Cubs releasing reliever Hector Neris The Chicago Cubs are releasing reliever Hector Neris and plan to call up fellow right-hander Jack Neely, ESPN reported on Tuesday.Neris, who...
AUGUST 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Report: Cubs releasing Neris, calling up No. 18 prospect The Cubs are releasing right-handed reliever Héctor Neris, according to a report from ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on Tuesday. The club has not confi...
AUGUST 20 • MLB.COM
Released by Cubs The Cubs released Neris on Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Neris leads the Cubs with 17 saves this season and has posted a decent 3.89 ERA with 46 strikeouts over 44 innings. However, a 1.52 WHIP, a 13.3 percent walk rate and five blown saves left the team frustrated and it has decided to move on from the veteran reliever, eating what remains of his $9 million salary. Neris should be able to latch on quickly with another team now that he can be had at the prorated minimum salary, but it seems unlikely he'll be trusted in high-leverage situations.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Ian Happ's homer and Michael Busch's 2-run triple power Cubs past Blue Jays 3-2
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Stumbles in fifth blown save Neris was charged with a blown save Friday, allowing three runs on four hits in the ninth inning. He struck out two.
Impact Neris allowed singles to three of the first four batters he faced in the ninth inning before George Springer tied the game with a two-out, two-run triple. It's the first blown save for Neris since June 17 -- he allowed just two runs in his subsequent 15.1 innings prior to Friday. The 35-year-old Neris' ERA is now up to 3.98 on the year with a 1.51 WHIP and 45:26 K:BB across 43 innings. He's converted 17 of 22 save chances.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
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Secures 17th save Neris struck out two over a hitless and scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the White Sox.
Impact Neris' own error led to the leadoff batter in the ninth inning getting aboard, but he was sharp after that to preserve the lead. It was a more confident outing than his shaky performance Friday, though he was able to keep runs off the board in that game as well. Neris has allowed two runs and posted a 19:6 K:BB over his last 15.1 innings, collecting seven saves in that span. For the season, he has a 3.43 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 43:26 K:BB with 17 saves and three holds across 42 innings.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Secures 17th save Neris struck out two over a hitless and scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the White Sox.
Impact Neris' own error led to the leadoff batter in the ninth inning getting aboard, but he was sharp after that to preserve the lead. It was a more confident outing than his shaky performance Friday, though he was able to keep runs off the board in that game as well. Neris has allowed two runs and posted a 19:6 K:BB over his last 15.1 innings, collecting seven saves in that span. For the season, he has a 3.43 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 43:26 K:BB with 17 saves and three holds across 42 innings.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Escapes with 16th save Neris gave up two hits and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 16th save of the season in a 7-6 win over the White Sox.
Impact The veteran right-hander gave up back-to-back singles to lead off the ninth before walking Andrew Benintendi with two outs, but Neris got Andrew Vaughn to fly out to escape the jam. Neris hasn't blown a save since June 16, posting a 1.26 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB over 14.1 innings since then to build up some job security as the Cubs closer.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
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Takes loss Saturday Neris (8-4) allowed one run on one hit across an inning of work to take the loss Saturday against the Cardinals.
Impact Tasked with keeping the game 4-4 in the top of the ninth inning, Neris allowed a leadoff triple to Tommy Pham followed by a sacrifice fly to quickly give St. Louis the lead. For Neris, it was just the second time he's allowed a run over his last 14 appearances, and he has a 1.35 ERA during that span. The veteran's recent strong play should keep him locked in as Chicago's regular closer despite Saturday's hiccup in a non-save situation.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs 15th save Neris earned the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals, striking out two while issuing a walk over 1.1 innings.
Impact Neris entered the game with the Cubs up 5-2 in the eighth inning after Julian Merryweather issued four walks to load the bases. Neris would walk the first batter he faced, allowing another run to score. However, he'd strike out Brandon Crawford to end the frame before setting St. Louis down in order in the ninth, sealing a 6-3 victory. The 35-year-old Neris has been excellent recently, allowing just one run in his last 13 appearances (12.1 innings). Overall, he sports a 3.46 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP and 41:25 K:BB across 39 innings this season while converting 15 of 19 save opportunities.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
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Takes loss Wednesday Neris (8-3) allowed a run on two hits over an inning of work to take the loss Wednesday against the Brewers. He struck out two.
Impact Neris allowed his first run since June 17, snapping a streak of nine straight scoreless appearances, as Milwaukee prevailed 3-2 late. The veteran reliever endured a rough patch last month, but his recent strong play should keep him locked into Chicago's closer role despite Wednesday's hiccup. He now has a 3.79 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 38 strikeouts across 35.2 innings this season, to go along with a team-high 14 saves.
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Collects 14th save Neris picked up the save in Monday's 3-1 win versus Milwaukee, pitching a scoreless inning with no strikeouts. He allowed one hit.
Impact The veteran reliever pounded the zone in this outing, firing 10 strikes out of his 12 total pitches, and secured his 103rd career save. Neris has turned in nine consecutive scoreless outings dating back to June 22. Since that time, he's been a fantasy stalwart, gathering four saves and 12 strikeouts across 8 innings. Given his recent run of success, Neris could be a trade target at next week's July 30 deadline and unfortunately lose his easy path to saves.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Collects 14th save Neris picked up the save in Monday's 3-1 win versus Milwaukee, pitching a scoreless inning with no strikeouts. He allowed one hit.
Impact The veteran reliever pounded the zone in this outing, firing 10 of his 12 pitches for strikes, and he secured his 103rd career save. Neris has turned in nine consecutive scoreless outings dating back to June 22. Over that time, he's been a fantasy stalwart, gathering four saves and 12 strikeouts across eight innings. Given his recent run of success, Neris could be a trade target at next week's July 30 deadline and lose his easy path to saves.
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