Hector Neris designated for assignment

by Vince DiSilvio | Tue, Aug 20th 10:52am EDT

Hector Neris has been designated for assignment by the Cubs. He has already cleared waivers and has been officially released. (Jesse Rogers on X)

Chicago Cubs news: Reliever Hector Neris was DFA'd and has already cleared waivers, sources tell ESPN. He's being released. Jack Neely, acquired from the Yankees in the Mark Leiter Jr trade, is being called up to take his place.
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) August 20, 2024

Fantasy Impact:

Neris had an up-and-down season after falling into the closer role for the Cubs, sporting a 3.89 ERA with 17 saves while also blowing five with a 1.52 WHIP. The Cubs' bullpen will likely go with a closer by committee, with Jorge Lopez, Tyson Miller, and Julian Merryweather getting save opportunities.

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