HÉCTOR NERIS NEWS

Gurriel helps Astros beat Guardians 2-1 to win series

Yuli Gurriel and José Siri had two hits each, Cristian Javier tied a career high with nine strikeouts and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 to win their series

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Verlander shines to lead Astros to 2-1 win over Rangers

Justin Verlander had another splendid start to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit with loss Monday Neris (1-2) took the loss Monday as the Astros fell 6-3 to the Red Sox, giving up three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one in one inning of relief.

Impact The right-hander entered a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the eighth inning and got rocked for three extra-base hits, capped by a two-run homer off the bat of Xander Bogaerts. Neris saw his 10-appearance scoreless streak snapped, but on the season he still sports a strong 2.12 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB through 17 innings with a win and five holds.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' King, Cubs' Robertson among relievers to watch so far in 2022

One month into the 2022 MLB season, Jordan Shusterman highlights six arms who are proving to be difference-makers for their teams.

MAY 4, 2022

Works eighth inning Neris did not allow a baserunner and pitched a scoreless eighth inning Wednesday against the Rangers.

Impact Neris entered the game with a one-run lead and retired Corey Seager, Nathaniel Lowe and Mitch Garver on only 12 pitches. Ryne Stanek came on to earn the save in the ninth inning. The closer situation remains ambiguous in Houston, as this was the team's first converted save since Ryan Pressly (knee) was placed on the injured list. However, if Wednesday's usage carries forward, it appears that manager Dusty Baker may prefer to use Neris in high-leverage roles, which may not always lead to save opportunities.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss against Jays Neris (1-1) allowed one earned run on two hits across one inning to take the loss Friday against Toronto.

Impact Neris entered the game with the score tied in the ninth inning, a situation occupied by a traditional closer. He allowed a leadoff single to Vladimir Guerrero and then a two-out double to Matt Chapman to account for the game-winning run. Though he was tagged with the loss, it was the first run Neris allowed this season across 6.1 frames. While Ryan Pressly (knee) remains sidelined, Neris appears to be in the best position to pick up save chances.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez has 2 HRs in return to lead Astros over Angels 8-3

Yordan Alvarez homered twice with four RBIs in his return after missing five games because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-3 win over the...

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros place All-Star closer Ryan Pressly on 10-day IL

The Houston Astros placed All-Star closer Ryan Pressly on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his right knee

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Granted first win Neris (1-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against the Diamondbacks, striking out two in a perfect eighth inning.

Impact Neris made quick work of the heart of Arizona's order in the eighth and fell in line for the victory when Houston took the lead in the top of the ninth. The first-year Astro has yet to allow a run through three appearances and is solidifying his hold on the set-up role.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brantley's clutch hit in 9th lifts Astros over D-backs 2-1

Michael Brantley delivered a go-ahead single in the ninth inning, Jose Siri hit a homer and a key double, and the Houston Astros edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels 3-1 for opener record

Framber Valdez outpitched Shohei Ohtani with 6 2/3 dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the Houston Astros tied the longest opening day winning streak in major league history with...

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to Houston Neris signed a two-year, $17 million deal with the Astros on Saturday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Neris was perhaps miscast as a closer during his eight years in Philadelphia, and he probably won't add significantly to his 84 career saves with his new team unless Ryan Pressly gets injured. That said, he has a lot to offer as a setup man and doesn't appear to be slowing down as he heads into his age-33 season. He finished 2021 with a 3.63 ERA in 74.1 innings, with a strong 31.6 percent strikeout rate and above-average 47.1 percent groundball rate offsetting a 10.3 percent walk rate.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jeter's Marlins close losing year with 5-4 win over Phils

Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the fourth inning, and Derek Jeter’s Miami Marlins closed their 11th losing season in 12 years with a 5-4 victory over the Philade...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Héctor Neris has seen it all with Phillies and will give his all — one screaming stomp at a time — to taste the playoffs Neris has lived and died with the Phillies. They mean everything to him. He's the glue holding a beleaguered bullpen together. "I'm ready."

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Suarez scheduled to start as Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh

The Pirates will start Wil Crowe on Saturday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Ranger Suarez

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up win Friday Neris (4-6) allowed a hit and three walks while striking out three in 1.2 innings Friday, earning the win versus Pittsburgh.

Impact It was far from a pretty performance, but Neris was able to settle things down after Cam Bedrosian allowed Pittsburgh to briefly take the lead in the seventh inning. Through 13.1 innings in September, Neris has given up four runs on nine hits and three walks with 18 strikeouts. The right-hander has a 3.33 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 91:28 K:BB across 70.1 innings overall while adding 12 saves and 11 holds in a high-leverage role.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harper homers, rallies Phils from 7 down in 17-8 win vs Cubs

Bryce Harper had three hits, drove a three-run homer and had four RBIs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 17-8 win over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The next Phillies bullpen makeover awaits and there are so many questions: Will Héctor Neris be back in 2022? The Phillies have no real locks for the 2022 bullpen. There is a strong case to retain Héctor Neris, who says he's open to returning.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Charged with loss Sunday Neris (2-6) took the loss Sunday versus Colorado. He allowed two runs on two hits in one inning.

Impact The right-hander allowed a single to Elias Diaz and a home run to Garrett Hampson in the seventh inning, and Philadelphia wasn't able to recover from it. Neris saw his 10.1-inning scoreless streak come to a close -- during that span, he allowed five hits and four walks while striking out 17. He's pitched to a 3.45 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 82:25 K:BB in 62.2 innings this year. Neris remains in a setup role behind Ian Kennedy after the former lost the closer job in June.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hampson 2 homers, Rockies take 3 of 4 from Phillies

Garrett Hampson homered twice and knocked in all five runs as the Colorado Rockies dealt another blow to the Philadelphia Phillies’ playoff hopes with a 5-4 victory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gregorius hits 3 doubles, Gibson sharp, Phils top Dbacks 7-0

Didi Gregorius hit three doubles, Kyle Gibson pitched six sharp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hoskins hits 2 HRs in return, Phils beat slumping Padres 7-4

Rhys Hoskins homered twice in his return from the injured list and Kyle Gibson pitched eight fantastic innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat San Diego 7-4, knocking the skiddin...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns win despite command woes Neris (2-5) earned the win Friday against the Padres after tossing 1.2 scoreless innings, walking three and striking out one. He also tossed a wild pitch.

Impact Neris needed 31 pitches to record the four outs that resulted in his second win of the season, but only 14 of those deliveries found the strike zone and he showed major command issues. The veteran reliever ended a streak of six straight appearances without issuing a free pass, but he has been pitching well in recent weeks. He has given up just one earned run over his last 14.2 innings of work, a span that covers 12 appearances.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove scheduled to start as San Diego hosts Philadelphia

The Padres will roll out Joe Musgrove to the mound Saturday and the Phillies will give Aaron Nola the start

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies lose no-hit bid, capitalize on Reds blunders, 6-1

Matt Moore and the Phillies bullpen took a no-hitter into the eighth inning, Bryce Harper hit a Little League homer and Philadelphia two-hit the Cincinnati Reds 6-1

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS