HÉCTOR NERIS NEWS

Enters open market Neris elected free agency Wednesday.

Impact Neris was DFA'd by Atlanta after giving up five runs in one-plus innings during the first series of the season, and he'll now test his luck in free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett. The 35-year-old finished 2024 with a 4.10 ERA and 1.40 WHIP across 59.1 innings between the Astros and Cubs, though his uninspiring start to '25 may make other teams hesitant to offer him an MLB deal.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

'Can’t explain it’: The Braves are MLB’s only winless team. Is it panic time?

The 2025 MLB campaign couldn't have started much worse for the Atlanta Braves. Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

4 DAYS AGO

Never can say goodbye: Chavez back with the Braves for the 5th time since 2021 and 6th overall

Jesse Chavez and the Atlanta Braves are back together again

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves call up Jesse Chavez, designate Hector Neris for assignment This is Chavez’s sixth time with the Braves, appearing in game with the team in 2010, 2012 and the past three seasons.

5 DAYS AGO • AJC.COM

Booted from 40-man roster Atlanta designated Neris for assignment Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Neris had a disastrous first series of the season in San Diego, giving up five runs over two appearances while recording just three outs. The 35-year-old should get an opportunity in another organization, but he might have to go to the minor leagues first to get straightened out.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Chavez is back with the Braves once again on minor league deal

Jesse Chavez has returned to the Atlanta Braves once again

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes Atlanta's roster Atlanta selected Neris' contract from Triple-A Gwinnet on Friday.

Impact Neris has made just two Grapefruit League appearances after signing a minor-league contract earlier this month, but they were scoreless outings and he's now officially part of the Opening Day bullpen. The veteran reliever could eventually work his way into a setup role ahead of closer Raisel Iglesias.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Making case for bullpen spot Neris gave up a hit and a walk over a scoreless inning in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Impact The veteran right-hander got the start in a bullpen day for Atlanta, and Neris was able to work around a Johan Rojas leadoff double. He's only made two spring appearances since signing an NRI deal in early March, but Neris has gotten up to speed fairly quickly and seems in line to begin the season with a spot on the 26-man roster, although he may work in middle relief rather than getting handed a setup role in front of closer Raisel Iglesias.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Braves sign pitcher Hector Neris as non-roster invitee Neris, 35, is the latest in-spring addition to join the team’s mix, following Jake Diekman and Buck Farmer.

MARCH 3 • AJC.COM

Gets NRI deal Neris signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Monday that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Neris served as the Cubs' closer for most of 2024, logging 18 saves in 59.1 innings. However, he'll settle for a minor-league deal after logging a 1.40 WHIP and 13.8 K-BB% -- his worst such marks since the 2020 season. Neris could make the big club in a mid-leverage role.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Free Agents List

MLB Free Agents List

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Potential Free Agents List

MLB Potential Free Agents List

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Astros beat the Padres 4-3 in 10 innings after Jose Altuve was ejected in wild scene in the 9th

Grae Kessinger replaced the ejected Jose Altuve and scored on Kyle Tucker’s single in the 10th inning to give the AL West-leading Houston Astros a wild 4-3 win against the San Dieg...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oakland Athletics score 2 runs in 12th to outlast Houston Astros 4-3

Zack Gelof homered early, Max Schuemann and Nick Allen drove in runs with 12th-inning bunts and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-3

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back-to-back homers from Alex Bregman, Yainer Diaz push Astros past Orioles 6-3

Alex Bregman and Yainer Diaz hit solo homers on consecutive pitches in the seventh inning, lifting the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles and a split of the...

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Happ's homer and Michael Busch's 2-run triple power Cubs past Blue Jays 3-2

Ian Happ homered in the first inning and Michael Busch added a two-run triple as the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki hits a game-ending single as the Chicago Cubs top the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5

Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE