Hector Neris

The Astros have signed Hector Neris to a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

Neris will join the Astros after being released by the Cubs. The veteran had a 3.89 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP in 46 games with the Cubs.

Hector Neris has been designated for assignment by the Cubs. He has already cleared waivers and has been officially released.

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.

Hector Neris delivered a flawless performance, securing a save as the Cubs edged out the White Sox 3-1.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 14 pitches over a clean inning, allowing no hits or walks while striking out two. This outing was a bright spot in what has been a somewhat erratic season for Neris, characterized by a higher-than-desirable WHIP of 1.45 and a modest strikeout-to-walk ratio. Despite these struggles, his save tonight, bringing his season total to 17, shows he can still be trusted in clutch situations. Fantasy managers should continue to view Neris as a viable, albeit slightly risky, closing option, especially in leagues where saves are a premium.

Hector Neris secured his 16th save of the season, allowing two hits and a walk in a scoreless inning as the Cubs edged out the White Sox 7-6 on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not recording any strikeouts, Neris managed to keep the White Sox from scoring, which is what ultimately counts for those clutch fantasy points. His season-long metrics, including a 3.51 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP, suggest inconsistency, but he remains a viable option for saves in most fantasy formats. Given his high WHIP and modest strikeout rate, fantasy managers should continue to view Neris as a somewhat risky, albeit often necessary, closing option in deeper leagues.

Hector Neris recorded the final four outs to earn the save on Friday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Neris added two strikeouts and one walk in his 15th save on the season. He has taken clear control of the Cubs closer role.