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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. 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.
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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. 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 on the heels of Josh Hader recording the previous four outs. As he's done many times this season, Neris pitched his way into trouble, 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.
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Neris agreed to a one-year contract with the Astros on Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports. 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 between the 2022 and 2023 seasons. The veteran right-hander will likely be eased into high-leverage situations with the Astros but could work his way into a setup role eventually if he pitches well.
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The Cubs released Neris on Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. 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 the Cubs have 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 he's unlikely to be deployed in high-leverage spots at his next stop, at least not right away.
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Neris was charged with a blown save Friday against the Blue Jays, allowing three runs on four hits in the ninth inning. He struck out two. 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'd allowed just two runs in his last 15.1 innings coming into Friday. The 35-year-old's ERA is 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.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CHC-HOU | 62 | 0 | 59.3 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 64 | 28 | 55 | 4.09 | 1.39 |
| 2023 | HOU | 71 | 0 | 68.3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 77 | 31 | 41 | 1.71 | 1.05 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
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| 9/28 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 7.50 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 |
| 9/25 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 2 | 9.00 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 9/22 | vs  |
- | - | - | 0.1 | 3 | 6.75 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
| 9/20 | vs |
1 | - | - | 1.1 | 3 | 2.25 | 0 | 3 | 2.25 |
| 9/19 | vs |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 9/17 | @  |
- | - | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| 9/15 | @ |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 3/27 | @ |
4:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/28 | @ |
9:40 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/29 | @ |
7:15 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/30 | @ |
7:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/31 | @  |
10:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/01 | @ |
10:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/02 | @ |
8:38 PM | Not Announced Yet |