Héctor Neris
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May 19 2025Neris (finger) struck out one during a scoreless inning in Monday's 4-3 victory over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris has been dealing with a blister on his pitching hand since Saturday, so it was good to see him deliver a strong outing on the way to Monday's win. He got through the eighth inning with ease, firing seven of his nine pitches for strikes. The team will presumably check in on the right-hander Tuesday morning to see how he bounces back from Monday's relief appearance.
May 18 2025Neris suffered a right finger blister during his appearance against the Dodgers on Saturday and was held out of Sunday's series finale due to the issue, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The blister may help explain Neris' rough outing Saturday -- he gave up three runs on two walks and a hit while uncorking a wild pitch without retiring any batters. This doesn't appear to be a serious injury for the veteran reliever, but the Angels probably will opt to hold him out until the blister is healed enough to no longer affect his throwing. Neris joined the Angels on a minor-league deal in mid-April and had tossed five straight scoreless outings before his blow-up Saturday.
May 6 2025The Angels selected Neris' contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since signing a minor-league deal with the Halos on April 17, Neris has given up two earned runs while striking out eight batters and walking one across four innings. He'll now join the big-league bullpen to provide some additional reliever depth, replacing Michael Darrell-Hicks, who was optioned to Salt Lake in a corresponding move.
Apr 17 2025Neris signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris was part of Atlanta's Opening Day roster but was quickly designated for assignment after he allowed five earned runs in one-plus innings over his first two appearances. He elected free agency after clearing waivers and will now look to bounce back with the Angels. He'll presumably report to Triple-A Salt Lake and could join Los Angeles' bullpen sometime this summer if he returns to form.
Apr 2 2025Neris elected free agency Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 31 2025Atlanta designated Neris for assignment Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 21 2025Atlanta selected Neris' contract from Triple-A Gwinnet on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 3 2025Neris 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 18 2024Neris got the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Padres, allowing a walk and striking out a batter over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 22 2024Neris agreed to a one-year contract with the Astros on Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 20 2024The Cubs released Neris on Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 16 2024Neris 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 10 2024Neris struck out two over a hitless and scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 4 2024Neris (8-4) allowed one run on one hit across an inning of work to take the loss Saturday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tasked with keeping the game 4-4 in the top of the ninth inning, Neris allowed a leadoff triple to Tommy Pham followed by a sacrifice fly to quickly give St. Louis the lead. For Neris, it was just the second time he's allowed a run over his last 14 appearances, and he has a 1.35 ERA during that span. The veteran's recent strong play should keep him locked in as Chicago's regular closer despite Saturday's hiccup in a non-save situation.
Aug 2 2024Neris earned the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals, striking out two while issuing a walk over 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered the game with the Cubs up 5-2 in the eighth inning after Julian Merryweather issued four walks to load the bases. Neris would walk the first batter he faced, allowing another run to score. However, he'd strike out Brandon Crawford to end the frame before setting St. Louis down in order in the ninth, sealing a 6-3 victory. The 35-year-old Neris has been excellent recently, allowing just one run over his last 13 appearances (12.1 innings). Overall, he sports a 3.46 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP and 41:25 K:BB across 39 innings this season while converting 15 of 19 save opportunities.
Jul 24 2024Neris (8-3) allowed a run on two hits over an inning of work to take the loss Wednesday against the Brewers. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris allowed his first run since June 17, snapping a streak of nine straight scoreless appearances, as Milwaukee prevailed 3-2 late. The veteran reliever endured a rough patch last month, but his recent strong play should keep him locked into Chicago's closer role despite Wednesday's hiccup. He now has a 3.79 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 38 strikeouts across 35.2 innings this season, to go along with a team-high 14 saves.
Jul 22 2024Neris picked up the save in Monday's 3-1 win versus Milwaukee, pitching a scoreless inning with no strikeouts. He allowed one hit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran reliever pounded the zone in this outing, firing 10 strikes out of his 12 total pitches, and secured his 103rd career save. Neris has turned in nine consecutive scoreless outings dating back to June 22. Since that time, he's been a fantasy stalwart, gathering four saves and 12 strikeouts across 8 innings. Given his recent run of success, Neris could be a trade target at next week's July 30 deadline and unfortunately lose his easy path to saves.
Jul 21 2024Neris (8-2) pitched a scoreless inning of relief to earn the win in Sunday's 2-1, 10-inning win over the Diamondbacks. He walked one and struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris navigated around the automatic runner on second base in the top of the 10th inning to extend his streak of scoreless appearances to eight. The strong work also earned him his eighth win out of the bullpen this season, which is tied for the team lead with Sunday's starter Shota Imanaga. While Neris has had a few hiccups along the way, he's mostly been solid for the Cubs, and the veteran should remain a decent fantasy option as long as he sticks in the closer role.
Jul 12 2024Neris earned the save in Friday's 5-1 victory over the Cardinals, pitching two-thirds of an inning with one strikeout while allowing a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After rookie Hunter Bigge failed to close out St. Louis with a five-run lead in the ninth, Neris entered with one out and two runners on. He induced a Brendan Donovan lineout before juicing the bases with a walk to Nolan Arenado and then fanned Lars Nootbaar to wrap the game. Since blowing a save June 17 against San Francisco, Neris has now thrown seven consecutive scoreless outings, collecting three saves and producing 11:3 K:BB over 6.1 innings.
Jul 7 2024Neris struck out the only batter he faced to earn the save in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris was credited with the save after Luke Little loaded the bases with two outs in the ninth inning. Neris struck out Zach Neto on four pitches to end the threat. This is the second stretch of the season where Neris has avoided giving up a run over five consecutive appearances, with this scoreless streak at 4.1 innings. He has a 9:2 K:BB in that span, and for the season, the closer is up to 12 saves with a 4.06 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 33:22 K:BB across 31 innings.
Jul 4 2024Neris tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Thursday's 10-2 win over the Phillies. He allowed one hit and struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a rough patch in the middle of June, Neris has now strung together four straight scoreless appearances. That's allowed the veteran reliever to lower his season ERA to a more respectable 4.11. Neris logged a stellar 1.71 ERA across 68.1 innings last year for the Astros, so there is potential for continued improvement in 2024. The better play has also likely kept him locked into the closer role for the time being.
Jun 29 2024Neris earned a save against the Brewers on Saturday, allowing one hit and issuing one walk while striking out two batters over one scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered in the ninth inning with Chicago holding a two-run lead and got into a bit of hot water when two of the first three hitters he faced reach base. However, the veteran reliever bounced back to strike out the final two batters of the frame. Neris secured his 11th save of the season and recorded his third straight scoreless outing. That may have helped him steady his grip on the closer role to some extent after he blew two saves and gave up seven earned runs across 2.2 frames over three appearances between June 11 and June 17.
Jun 27 2024Neris (7-2) tossed a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn the win in Thursday's 5-3, 10-inning victory over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris went through a rough patch earlier this month but he's pitched better lately, tossing scoreless innings in consecutive outings with four total strikeouts. The veteran once again didn't see a save opportunity, as that went to Porter Hodge on Thursday, but it was encouraging to see Neris still work in a high-leverage spot. He figures to remain Chicago's closer moving forward, though he could be replaced if his struggles resurface.
Jun 23 2024Neris worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Mets. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris was still a little shaky, but this was a step in the right direction after he allowed seven earned runs over 2.2 innings and blew two saves in his last three outings. The veteran worked the end of the game Saturday, though it wasn't a save opportunity, and Colten Brewer was the pitcher tapped for the team's last save chance in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Giants. Neris is likely still the closer in Chicago moving forward, but his margin for error has shrunk.
Jun 19 2024Neris was not used to close out Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Giants, with Colten Brewer getting the save instead. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris took the loss and blew a save against the Giants on Monday, allowing three runs (two earned) in an inning of work, and he's allowed a total of seven earned runs over his last three outings. The veteran's ERA has climbed to 4.73 as a result of his recent struggles, and he's blown four saves this year in 14 chances. Chicago manager Craig Counsell said following Monday's game that he didn't plan on making a change at closer, according to James Neveau of Yahoo Sports, but this situation could be fluid. Brewer is at least worth keeping an eye on in the short term.
Jun 17 2024Neris (6-2) took the loss and blew a save against the Giants on Monday, allowing three runs (two earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out one batter over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered in the top of the ninth frame with Chicago leading by two runs. He got one out before Jorge Soler reached base on catcher's interference. Mike Yastrzemski followed with a walk before Thairo Estrada gave San Francisco the lead with a three-run homer. Though Neris retired the following two batters, the damage had been done, and the Cubs weren't able to mount a comeback in the bottom of the frame. The blown save was the fourth of the season for Neris and his third over his past seven chances. He's allowed nine earned runs across his past 8.2 frames, so his hold on the closer position may be tenuous.
Jun 12 2024Neris earned a save against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, allowing one run on two hits and a walk with no strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering with a 4-2 lead in the ninth inning, Neris surrendered a solo home run to Jose Caballero then allowed a single and a walk before retiring Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe to escape with the save. This wasn't the most encouraging outing after Neris yielded four runs in a blown save Tuesday night, but manager Craig Counsell showed his faith in Neris as the team's closer by relying on him again Wednesday. On the season, Neris is 10-for-13 in save chances with a 4.21 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 24:19 K:BB across 25.2 innings.
Jun 11 2024Neris (6-1) allowed four runs on three hits while retiring just two batters to take the loss Tuesday against the Rays. He walked one and struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris was tasked with protecting a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the ninth, but he allowed a double and a single to blow his third save of the year. He still had a chance to push the contest into extra innings until he served up a three-run home run to Brandon Lowe with two outs, which gave Tampa Bay the 5-2 win. It marked the first loss of the season for the veteran reliever, who saw his ERA climb from 2.63 to 4.01 in the process. This was also only the second long ball served up by Neris this year across 24.2 innings. While this effort hurts his overall stat line, Neris should have a little leeway as Chicago's closer given his solid play to this point.
Jun 9 2024Neris picked up his ninth save of the season Sunday against the Reds, striking out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not allow a baserunner. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris was sharp, striking out the first two batters he faced before inducing a groundout to secure a 4-2 victory for the Cubs. The 34-year-old veteran has enjoyed a nice start to the month of June, notching saves in three of his four appearances and a win in the other. During that stretch, Neris has pitched four scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and two walks while collecting six strikeouts.
Jun 5 2024Neris (6-0) worked around a walk to toss a scoreless ninth inning and earn the win in Wednesday's 7-6 victory over the White Sox. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris found himself in a similar spot to Tuesday night, when he managed to shut the White Sox down and earn the save. In each game, speedy pinch-runner Duke Ellis swiped second base to apply some pressure, but the veteran reliever escaped without allowing any runs both times. Neris isn't missing many bats, as his K/9 is down from 10.1 last season to 7.8 this year, but he's still been effective. Neris should have plenty of fantasy value as long as he remains the closer in Chicago.
Jun 4 2024Neris worked around a walk to toss a scoreless ninth inning and record the save in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris ceded a one-out walk, then watched pinch-runner Duke Ellis swipe second. However, the veteran reliever picked off Ellis to shut down any chance of a rally by the White Sox. Neris now has eight saves in 10 chances this season to go with a solid 2.86 ERA. He's earned a little job security as the Cubs' closer given his strong play, particularly with Opening Day closer Adbert Alzolay (forearm) on the 60-day IL.
Jun 1 2024Neris earned a save against the Reds on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris gave up a one-out single in the ninth inning but was able to wrap up his seventh save. The right-hander had allowed a run in each of his previous two outings, so this was a promising frame for him. The save was his first since May 4. Only one other Cubs pitcher picked up a save during that time -- and that was in an extra-inning game -- so Neris' role as the team's closer remains solid.
May 29 2024Neris (5-0) picked up the win after blowing the save Tuesday, allowing one run on one hit and a walk across one inning. He didn't generate a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered the game in the ninth with a 1-0 advantage and got Brice Turang and William Contreras to ground out to start the inning. However, Neris walked Christian Yelich and moved Yelich to second on a balk, setting up a game-tying RBI base hit for Willy Adames. Despite failing to come away with the save, Neris ended up with the victory after Chicago put up five runs in the 10th inning. On the year, Neris owns a 2.84 ERA across 19.0 innings and is 6-for-8 on save chances.
May 19 2024Neris (4-0) pitched a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts to earn the win Saturday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Shota Imanaga tossed seven scoreless innings, followed by scoreless innings from Mark Leiter and Neris in the 1-0 victory. Neris managed to leave with his fourth win, which already puts him just two behind his career high of six wins that he recorded each of the last two seasons. The veteran righty also has six saves in seven chances to go along with a strong 2.65 ERA, making him a valuable fantasy asset so far and the top reliever to target in Chicago's bullpen.
May 12 2024Neris (3-0) picked up the win Sunday against the Pirates, allowing two hits and one walk over a scoreless inning. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris took the mound in the top of the ninth during a 2-2 ballgame and fired off a scoreless inning, eventually earning the win after the Cubs put up three runs in the 10th. Since taking over closing duties from Adbert Alzolay, Neris has converted all six of his save chances and has earned a pair of wins. Over his last nine appearances, Neris owns a 2.00 ERA and a 7:7 K:BB in 9.0 innings.
May 7 2024Neris (2-0) worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and earn the win Tuesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris pitched a clean top of the ninth inning, then scooped up a win when Michael Busch homered in bottom half of the frame to break a 2-2 tie. On a less positive note, the veteran allowed multiple baserunners for the second straight game, which would be a concerning trend if it continues. For now, Neris is locked in as Chicago's closer, having supplanted Adbert Alzolay earlier in the season.
May 4 2024Neris allowed one run on two hits and one walk but recorded the final three outs of Saturday's game against the Brewers to earn his sixth save of the season. He struck out one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris put the tying run in scoring position with just one out, but he then buckled down and retired Tyler Black and Willy Adames to preserve the win for starter Jameson Taillon. With six saves in as many attempts since April 20, and with Adbert Alzolay struggling to get on track in lower-leverage situations, Neris appears to be shoring up his spot in the ninth inning under manager Craig Counsell.
May 1 2024Neris worked around a hit to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and record the save in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shota Imanaga dominated the Mets across seven innings, and then Neris shut things down to secure his fifth save of the season. The veteran righty has pitched well since taking over closing duties from Adbert Alzolay, as Neris has allowed just one earned run over his last five appearances, lowering his season ERA to 3.27. While things could change at some point, it looks like Neris is locked in as the closer in Chicago for now.
Apr 29 2024Neris worked around two walks to pitch a clean ninth inning and record the save in Monday's 3-1 win over the Mets. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris put a few runners on base, but he got out of trouble to secure his fourth save of the season. All of those saves have come in the last nine days, which coincides with Adbert Alzolay getting removed from the closer's role. The more success Neris has moving forward, the firmer his grip will get on the job, which will only increase his fantasy value. The veteran is the top Chicago reliever to target at the moment.
Apr 25 2024Neris picked up the save Thursday against Houston, allowing two walks and no hits over a scoreless inning. He didn't log a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris converted on his third save of the last five days and appears to have a firm hold on the Cubs' closing job, replacing Adbert Alzolay. However, Neris's walk issues persisted, handing out two free passes to bring his season total to nine in nine innings. His lack of control has been uncharacteristic, as Neris combined for just 48 walks in 141 appearances during two seasons with the Astros.
Apr 24 2024Neris allowed a solo home run but still managed to secure the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Astros. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris started the frame by allowing a home run to Jose Altuve, but he rebounded to retire the next three batters and earn his second save of the season. With Adbert Alzolay out of the closer's role following four blown saves, Neris figures to see plenty of end-game opportunities in the near future for the 15-9 Cubs. And if the veteran pitches well, he could hold onto the job for the rest of the season, which would certainly boost his fantasy value.
Apr 21 2024Neris should be one of the top options for saves after manager Craig Counsell indicated Sunday that Adbert Alzolay isn't currently considered the closer, Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris picked up his first save of the year in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader after Alzolay blew his fourth save. Counsell didn't name a replacement, but Neris is the obvious candidate given his usage Saturday and his experience as a high-leverage arm. Mark Leiter should also be in the mix.
Apr 20 2024Neris struck out one and allowed one hit and no walks in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader versus Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Closer Adbert Alzolay blew a save chance in Game 1, opening the door for Neris to handle the final frame of the nightcap. The 34-year-old has endured some struggles early in the season with seven walks over seven innings, but he hasn't given up a run in his past four appearances. Alzolay has already blown four saves, and Neris is likely the next man up for save chances should the closer continue to falter.
Apr 12 2024Through four appearances (3.2 innings), Neris has a 7.36 ERA and 1.91 WHIP to go along with five strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris has continued to miss bats at a high rate as he's done his entire career, though he's struggled to limit baserunners, and that's led to his high WHIP and ERA so far. It's of course a small sample, and the veteran righty posted a 1.71 ERA and 1.05 WHIP last season with the Astros, so better days are likely ahead. Neris should continue to work in a setup role in front of closer Adbert Alzolay.
Mar 15 2024Cubs manager Craig Counsell doesn't plan to have defined roles for Neris or any other member of the bullpen heading into the season, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Adbert Alzolay is probably first in the pecking order to close for the Cubs, with Neris closely behind. However, Counsell wants his usage of the bullpen to evolve organically rather than pigeonhole guys before the season. Neris inked a one-year, $9 million contract with the Cubs in January after posting a 1.71 ERA and with 77 strikeouts in 68.1 frames for Houston last year.
Mar 10 2024Neris, who tossed a scoreless inning of relief with a strikeout in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies, has a 2.25 ERA across four spring appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris is expected to settle into a high-leverage role after joining the Cubs over the winter. The veteran righty was a key member of the Houston bullpen the last few seasons, and he posted a stellar 1.71 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 68.1 innings for the Astros last year. Neris will likely set up closer Adbert Alzolay to begin the regular season, though the former is an option for saves if Alzolay struggles.
Jan 27 2024Neris signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the Cubs on Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris posted the best numbers of his career in 2023 with a 1.71 ERA and 1.05 WHIP while striking out 77 batters in 68.1 frames and picking up 31 holds. The 34-year-old righty will immediately slide into a high-leverage role with Chicago, and he could be in the mix for save chances alongside Adbert Alzolay. Neris' new deal includes a $9 million team option for 2025 that turns into a player option if he pitches in 60 games this year -- a mark he has hit in each of the past three seasons.
Nov 4 2023Neris declined his $8.5 million player option for 2024 on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris will receive a $1 million buyout and enter the free agent market after enjoying the best statistical season of his career (1.71 ERA, 1.05 WHIP) with the Astros. Neris will turn 35 in June, so a long-term deal isn't likely, but he should have little trouble finding a place to pitch in 2024.
Jul 22 2023Neris allowed zero hits and two walks while striking out zero over a scoreless inning in Friday's 6-4 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered in the eighth inning with Houston leading 6-4. The veteran reliever walked the first two batters he faced before inducing a pop out and a double play to escape the frame. Neris has earned a hold in three of his last four appearances, allowing just one hit (a home run) and striking out five across four innings during that stretch.
May 15 2023Neris struck out two in a perfect inning and earned a save over the Cubs on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris needed just 10 pitches to quickly close out the 6-4 win. It was his first save since April 1 and he extended his scoreless streak to 11 innings. Neris is now sporting a 1.47 ERA with a 22:7 K:BB through 18 appearances. Ryan Pressley did not pitch Monday after picking up a save Sunday.
Apr 1 2023Neris picked up the save Saturday against the White Sox, allowing one run on two hits and a walk in 1.1 innings while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ryan Pressly's illness led to a save chance for Rafael Montero on Friday and one for Neris on Saturday. Neris struck out Elvis Andrus to clean up Ryne Stanek's mess in the eighth inning, though he got into trouble himself in the next frame. Yasmani Grandal walked to start the inning and came around to score on a pair of two-out singles, but Neris struck out Yoan Moncada to seal the deal. Neris may not add too many more saves to his ledger the rest of the way, however, as both Pressly and Montero are ahead of him on the closer depth chart.
Aug 31 2022Neris pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn the save in a 4-2 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris was called in to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning, and he shut the door with two strikeouts on fifteen pitches. Neris has been excellent lately and now has three scoreless appearances in a row with six strikeouts over the past week to lower his WHIP to 0.96 on the season. Neris has joined Rafael Montero in the mix for saves while the usual closer Ryan Pressly is sidelined with neck spasms.
Aug 13 2022Neris pitched a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout to earn the save in a 7-5 victory over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Ryan Pressly unavailable to pitch due to a stiff neck, per Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, Dusty Baker turned to Neris to close the door in the ninth. Neris only needed seven pitches to retire the side and pick up his second save of the season. Neris has put together five scoreless appearances in a row to lower his ERA to 3.33 and his WHIP to an excellent 0.89. It is worth monitoring the health of Pressly to see if Neris could combine with Rafael Montero to pick up any further saves while the usual closer is sidelined.
Jul 22 2022Neris allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn his first save of the season in Friday's 5-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris blew a save and picked up a win in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Yankees, but he received another chance to close out a contest just a day later. He delivered this time, working around a one-out double from Dylan Moore. Neris has mainly been a setup man for the Astros, but he's seen save chances lately with Ryan Pressly (personal) on the paternity list. Neris owns a 3.60 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 41:11 K:BB, 18 holds and two blown saves through 40 innings this year.
Jun 26 2022Neris walked two but turned in a scoreless eighth inning to record a hold Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris immediately followed Cristian Javier into the game and did his part to maintain the team's no-hitter. Neris was a bit wild in the process, walking two of the first three batters he faced. However, he was ultimately able to get out of the jam to record his 16th hold of the season while also maintaining a 3.73 ERA and 33:8 K:BB across 31.1 frames.
Jun 18 2022Neris (suspension) struck out one in a perfect inning during Saturday's 7-0 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris completed a three-game suspension Friday and rejoined the Astros' bullpen for Saturday's game. He's allowed six runs across five innings in June, picking up two holds, a loss and a blown save. The 33-year-old has a 3.62 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 30:6 K:BB while adding 12 holds in 30 appearances as a veteran high-leverage arm.
Jun 14 2022Neris will begin serving a three-game suspension starting with Tuesday's contest against the Rangers after the ban was reduced from four games following an appeal, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reliever's suspension stems from MLB having deemed that he intentionally threw at the Mariners' Eugenio Suarez during the Astros' 7-4 loss to Seattle on June 7. Neris will miss the final two games of the Astros' series in Texas along with Friday's series opener against the White Sox before he's eligible to return Saturday.
Jun 7 2022Neris was handed a four-game suspension after MLB determined he intentionally threw at Eugenio Suarez on Monday while warnings were in place, but the right-hander is appealing the ban and will be available for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris had already hit one batter and given up a homer during the inning prior to the incident with Suarez, and the veteran reliver is now facing a multi-game suspension. The 32-year-old will remain available for Houston until the appeal is heard.
Jun 1 2022Neris struck out two and did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless eighth inning to earn a hold Tuesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered the game with a two-run lead and recorded his 10th hold of the season. He's gotten back on track by turning in four consecutive scoreless appearances after allowing four earned runs in a three-inning stretch during the middle of May. Neris has been excellent overall in a high-leverage role for Houston this season by maintaining a 2.01 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and a 24:3 K:BB across 22.1 frames.
May 17 2022Neris (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 23 2022Neris (1-1) allowed one earned run on two hits across one inning to take the loss Friday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered the game with the score tied in the ninth inning, a situation traditionally handled by the 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 has 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.
Apr 12 2022Neris (1-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against the Diamondbacks, striking out two in a perfect eighth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Nov 27 2021Neris signed a two-year, $17 million deal with the Astros on Saturday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 24 2021Neris (4-6) allowed a hit and three walks while striking out three in 1.2 innings, earning the win Friday versus Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 this year.
Sep 12 2021Neris (2-6) took the loss Sunday versus Colorado. He allowed two runs on two hits in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 21 2021Neris (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 18 2021Neris struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save against the Marlins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ranger Suarez has been used in save situations recently, but he had pitched on each of the last two days and was charged with a blown save Saturday. As a result, Neris was brought on in the ninth inning Sunday to preserve the Phillies' three-run lead, and he picked up his 12th save of the year. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander could be the favorite for closing duties going forward, but it was encouraging to see him earn his first save since June 25 in Sunday's series finale.
Jun 26 2021Neris (1-5) took the loss Saturday, giving up two unearned runs on one hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning in a 4-3 loss to the Mets. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies took a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth inning and manager Joe Girardi turned to Neris rather than Jose Alvarado to close the door. Instead, Rhys Hoskins committed a fielding error to put the leadoff man aboard and the right-hander fell apart, walking in the tying run before a Michael Conforto sacrifice fly ended it. Alvarado blew a save attempt Friday after Girardi had suggested the southpaw was now the team's top option in the ninth, and until someone else in the Phillies bullpen shows they can get the job done consistently, Neris will likely remain in the closer mix despite going 11-for-17 on save chances this season.
Jun 25 2021Neris worked a perfect eighth inning to earn a save over the Mets in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He struck out one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris needed just seven pitches to finish off the Mets and split Friday's doubleheader. It was reported that the 32-year-old had lost his job as the Phillies' closer, but Jose Alvarado blew a save opportunity in the first game Friday. At this point, it's unclear who manager Joe Girardi will lean on moving forward. Neris owns a 3.41 ERA with a 35:11 K:BB through 29 innings.
Jun 23 2021Neris (1-4) took the loss after giving up two runs on three hits during the ninth inning to blow the save Wednesday against the Nationals. Manager Joe Girardi said after the game he'll take Thursday's scheduled off day to "think about" making a change at closer, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander threw eight of 10 pitches for strikes, but he caught too much of the plate as Washington tallied two runs on three singles and a sacrifice bunt. Neris now has three blown saves in his past five appearances with six runs allowed over 4.1 innings during that stretch. He had a 1.90 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 29:8 K:BB while going 9-for-11 in save opportunities before his current struggles. Jose Alvarado and Sam Coonrod are likely to be in the mix for saves if Girardi opts to remove Neris from the closer's role.
Jun 17 2021Neris earned the save Wednesday against the Dodgers after tossing a scoreless inning, although he hit two batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris got the save opportunity after blowing two straight chances. While he got the job done here, it wasn't a quiet outing by any means -- he hit two batters and at one point had the game-winning run at the plate. Despite those command issues, Neris only needed 10 pitches to get the job done and now has 10 saves on the season. The veteran reliever owns a 3.04 ERA and has gone 10-for-14 in save chances thus far.
Jun 12 2021Neris allowed three runs on one hit and two walks during the ninth inning to get tagged with his fourth blown save in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered with the Phillies up 7-4 in the ninth. The right-hander retired the first batter he faced but then gave up consecutive walks before allowing a game-tying, three-run homer to DJ LeMahieu. It marked the reliever's second blown save in as many opportunities, but he should keep his closer job for the time being, considering he has a solid 3.16 ERA and 33:11 K:BB to go along with nine saves on the campaign. With that said, it won't be surprising if manager Joe Girardi decides to stay away from Neris in Sunday's series finale given that he threw 30 pitches Saturday.
Jun 10 2021Neris allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk while striking out two to blow the save Thursday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris was given a one-run lead, but he surrendered a solo homer to Freddie Freeman to blow his third save of the season. Despite the poor results in this outing, Neris has largely been excellent this season as he entered the game having not allowed a run in any of his last nine appearances. He should remain the clear-cut closer in Philadelphia, and he has already collected nine saves on the campaign.
Jun 6 2021The Phillies reinstated Neris from the paternity list ahead of Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reliever David Hale was moved to the COVID-19 injured list to reopen a spot on the active roster for Neris, who was only on the paternity list for one day. He should immediately step back in as the Phillies' closer ahead of their series finale against the Nationals. Through 24 outings this season, Neris has been one of baseball's most reliable end gamers, converting nine of 11 save chances while posting a 1.96 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB across 23 frames.
Jun 5 2021Neris was placed on the paternity list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris will be away from the team for up to three days following the birth of his child. Jose Alvarado and Sam Coonrod could see save opportunities in the near future while Neris is unavailable.
May 27 2021Neris picked up the save Thursday against the Marlins after tossing a scoreless inning that included one walk and a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered the ninth inning with the Phillies leading by one and worked around a leadoff walk to Sandy Leon to finish off the close game. It was the second straight save against Miami for the right-hander, who is 9-for-11 in save chances while sporting a 1.99 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 22.2 innings of work.
May 25 2021Neris allowed one hit and didn't have a walk or a strikeout during a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday in Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old surrendered an infield single with two outs to Garrett Cooper, but he otherwise had no issues with the Marlins. Neris is 8-for-10 in save opportunities with a 2.08 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB across 21.2 innings this season.
May 12 2021Neris struck out one in a perfect 10th inning Wednesday to record his seventh save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It didn't look like Neris' services would be needed when the Phillies headed into the ninth inning down 2-1, but the team tied it up in the top of the frame before tacking on three more runs in the 10th to set up the save chance. Neris sports a 2.60 ERA and 21:7 K:BB through 17.1 innings while blowing two of his nine save opportunities so far this season.
May 3 2021Neris picked up the save after giving up two hits and one walk while striking out three in 1.2 scoreless innings Monday night against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris was called upon with one out in the eighth, and while it wasn't a smooth ride, he was able to get the job done. He picked off a runner at first base to record the third out of the eighth, and he would strike out Lorenzo Cain with the bases loaded for the final out of the ballgame. Neris needed 40 pitches to slam the door, the most pitches he's thrown in a game since August of 2015, notes Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. It's reasonable to expect the Phillies' closer to be down for the next few days after exerting this much energy. Following the win, Neris has collected six saves in seven chances this season, working his way to a 1.88 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with an 18:4 K:BB across 14.1 innings.
May 2 2021Neris (1-3) took the loss Saturday as the Phillies fell 5-4 to the Mets, allowing one run on one hit and striking out one in an inning of relief. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Called on with the score tied 4-4 in the top of the ninth, the Phillies' closer served up a solo shot to Michael Conforto on the second pitch he threw. Neris has seen a heavy workload so far, appearing in 14 of the team's first 27 games, and he was pitching for the third time in four days Saturday. Despite the setback, he still carries a 2.13 ERA and 15:3 K:BB through 12.2 innings while converting five of six save chances to begin the year.
Apr 28 2021Neris did not allow a baserunner and struck out one to earn the save Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris made quick work of the Cardinals, as he required only nine pitches to set down the side and record his fifth save. He's been excellent from both a results and skills perspective early on this season and is locked into save chances for the time being.
Apr 26 2021Neris allowed one hit and a run while earning a save over the Phillies on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris came into the game with a runner already on first so he wasn't charged with the run that scored on Dylan Carlson's groundout. He's now 4-for-5 in save chances with a 1.86 ERA over 9.2 innings this season.
Apr 24 2021Neris earned his third save of the season Saturday against the Rockies after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and fanning one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered the game with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and didn't have major problems closing things out, tossing nine of his 11 pitches for strikes. Neris allowed a triple to Garrett Hampson with one out, but he struck out Dom Nunez and sealed the game with a Sam Hilliard pop out to end the threat. The 31-year-old right-hander has gone 3-for-4 in save opportunities this season.
Apr 21 2021Neris (1-1) earned the win Wednesday versus the Giants after recording two strikeouts and not allowing a baserunner during the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old entered for the top of the ninth inning amid a 5-5 tie and retired the side in order, putting him on track for the victory when Andrew Knapp walked off the Giants during the bottom of the frame. Neris has converted two of three save chances and allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits with a 9:3 K:BB across 7.1 innings this season.
Apr 13 2021Neris (0-1) took the loss and blew his first save of the season in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk while recording only one out. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies took a 3-2 lead in the top of the eighth inning, but the bad version of Neris showed up in the bottom half of the frame. The right-hander threw only 13 of 22 pitches for strikes, eventually serving up a bases-loaded walkoff single to Jonathan Villar. Neris hadn't allowed a run in five appearances coming into Tuesday, and on the season he still sports a 1.69 ERA and 5:3 K:BB through six innings.
Apr 11 2021Neris went 1-2-3 in the ninth to record his second save of the season in a 7-6 win over the Braves on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris did not have an easy task to close out the game with Pablo Sandoval, Ronald Acuna and Ozzie Albies stepping up to the plate. The 31-year-old was able to retire all three hitters on just 10 pitches as he helped the Phillies avoid a sweep to the Braves. Neris has yet to allow a run in four appearances and has converted both of his save chances on the year so far.
Apr 4 2021Neris was credited with the save after tossing a scoreless inning Sunday against the Braves. He walked two and struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris has made three appearances already this season and is yet to allow a run while fanning five. This was the first time he walked two and did it in a stressful situation, as the Braves were holding a one-run lead in the ninth, but the veteran right-hander eventually closed the door to earn his first save of the campaign.
Mar 31 2021Manager Joe Girardi said Neris would open the season as the Phillies' closer, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After posting a 14:0 K:BB while allowing just five hits in 9.2 innings this spring, Neris was awarded the job over Archie Bradley and Jose Alvarado, who Girardi confirmed would be the Phillies' top right-handed and left-handed setup man, respectively. Though Neris has converted 70 of his 87 save chances (80.5 percent) over the past four seasons, an inability to consistently keep the ball in the yard has prevented him from building up much job security. With two high-quality options in Bradley and Alvarado waiting in the wings, Neris will likely need to avoid blowups early on in April and May to ensure he finishes the season as the Phillies' top option for saves.
Mar 9 2021Neris worked on a slider over the offseason and has been trying it out in spring games, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris threw a slider infrequently earlier in his career but last used it in 2017. His profile is led by a splitter which can be a dominant pitch at times, but he may need something more after a disappointing season which saw him struggle to a 4.57 ERA and a career-worst 12.6 percent walk rate. There's no guarantee the reborn slider will have the desired effect, but there's at least a chance it helps him get back to being the guy who posted a 3.23 ERA from 2016 to 2019 and makes him the favorite in the Phillies' closer battle. He currently looks to be locked into a tight race with Archie Bradley for that job, with the Phillies yet to offer much clarity about the situation.
Mar 8 2021Neris' role in Philadelphia's bullpen is uncertain heading into the 2021 season Kerry Kauffman of Fansided reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris was brought back by the Phillies on a one-year deal following a disappointing 2020 campaign, accruing a 4.57 ERA and 1.71 WHIP with a 27:13 K:BB across 21.2 frames. He secured five saves and finished with three blown saves. While Neris appears to be firmly in the mix for save chances to open the year, Philadelphia's signing of Archie Bradley gives the team more options at the back end of the bullpen, as Bradley has collected 24 total saves over the last two seasons. The closer's role in Philly will be something to keep a close eye on as spring training continues.
Dec 2 2020Neris signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Phillies on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team declined the right-hander's $7 million option for next season in late October, but he'll remain in the organization after agreeing to the new deal. Neris had 28 saves with a 2.93 ERA during 2019, but he struggled during the shortened season with a 4.57 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB over 21.2 innings.
Oct 30 2020Neris' option was declined by the Phillies on Friday, though he remains with the team as he's still arbitration eligible, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies evidently were uninterested in bringing Neris back for $7 million. Whether they attempt to bring him back at a lower salary or not remains to be seen. Neris has saved 72 games with a 3.38 ERA and a 30.1 percent strikeout rate over parts of seven seasons with the Phillies, though he (along with the rest of the Philadelphia bullpen) struggled last season, posting a 4.57 ERA.
Sep 19 2020Neris walked two batters in a scoreless seventh inning to record his fifth save of the season in an 8-7 win over the Blue Jays in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander continues to walk a tightrope with his control, but Neris has mostly been able to avoid any serious damage, posting a 1.93 ERA through 9.1 innings in September and converting all three of his save chances this month despite an 11:7 K:BB. He should be the top closing option for the Phillies over the final days of the regular season.
Sep 17 2020Neris (2-2) allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out two in the ninth as he took the loss Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris came in to begin the ninth with the score knotted at 4-4 and was unable to withhold the Mets from taking the lead. He was a double play away from getting out of the inning with two men on and one out but surrendered a line-drive single to center field by Andres Gimenez, bringing around Ahmed Rosario to score to eventually win the game for the Mets. Neris has had a down year in comparison to recent seasons with a 4.86 ERA and a career-worst 1.86 WHIP across 16.2 innings.
Sep 16 2020Neris gave up a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his fourth save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brandon Workman has been scored upon in each of his last two appearances, while Neris has a 0.90 ERA over his last 10 innings, so the pendulum may be swinging back his way in the Phillies' closer battle. That strong stretch hasn't erased his poor start, however -- on the season, Neris is still saddled with a 4.60 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and career-worst 11.6 percent walk rate.
Sep 7 2020Neris allowed one hit and one run (none earned) but recorded the save Monday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brandon Workman pitched in the ninth inning in a tied game, opening up the save opportunity for Neris in the tenth. Neris allowed the runner starting on second base to score on a single, but otherwise held the Mets in check to earn his third save. Workman has emerged as the team's primary closer since being acquired at the trade deadline, but Neris may still see occasional save chances.
Aug 23 2020Neris got credit for his first hold of the season in Saturday's 6-5 loss to Atlanta. He was charged with three runs on two hits and a walk over one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Brandon Workman now on the roster, Neris entered the game in the eighth inning to protect a 4-2 lead, but he was no more effective in a setup role than he'd been as closer, coughing up a run on two hits and a walk before he managed to record his only out. Workman then came into the game and allowed both inherited runners to score when Matt Adams laced his first pitch for a double. Neris now has a ghastly 11.12 ERA, 2.65 WHIP and 7:5 K:BB through 5.2 innings and has blown three of his five save chances to begin the season, but Workman's disastrous first outing as a Phillie doesn't guarantee that he'll immediately displace the team's incumbent in the closer role. It wouldn't be surprising if the duo split save opportunities until one of them proves to manager Joe Girardi that they can be reliable in the ninth.
Aug 20 2020Neris allowed three runs (none earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out one across 0.1 innings to blow the save and take the loss in the second game of the Phillies' doubleheader Thursday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered the game in the sixth inning of a seven inning contest, after the Phillies' lead was trimmed to one. Subsequently, two batters reached base on errors, which then crossed the plate on a wild pitch and single. Though Neris was a bit wild, he was let down by his defense for the second time in his past four appearances. He'll still need to improve some things that are within his control -- he has a 6.8 BB/9 -- but he should remain the Phillies' primary closing option.
Aug 11 2020Neris allowed three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two to blow the save Tuesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered the game in the ninth inning with a 6-5 lead. He managed to retire one of the first two batters he faced, but then went on to allow two singles, a double and a walk while allowing three earned runs. Entering Tuesday's contest, Neris had not allowed a run in three appearances. Given that form and the struggles of Philadelphia's bullpen overall, Neris is likely to continue to see save chances moving forward despite this poor performance.
Aug 6 2020Neris was credited with the save in Thursday's win over the Yankees, pitching 1.1 scoreless innings and giving up two hits while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris had pitched in only one game this season before Wednesday, but he was able to close out a pair of wins in the series against the Yankees to register his first two saves of the campaign. In Thursday's contest, he was brought in to face Aaron Judge with a runner on third base in the eighth inning and proceeded to strike the slugger out to preserve Philadelphia's lead. Though the Yankees managed a pair of two-out singles against Neris in the ninth, the closer induced a flyout to end the contest and clinch a series victory. After converting 28 of 34 save opportunities in 2019 and both of his chances so far this season, Neris ranks among the most stable closers in the league.
Aug 5 2020Neris retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies appeared to have things locked up as they entered the final frame with an 11-3 lead, but the bullpen fell apart and Neris was forced warmup and enter for the one-out save. The 31-year-old threw only one pitch, but given the shortened preparations for the season, he was then unavailable to pitch the nightcap, which included more bullpen issues for Philadelphia.
Jul 23 2020Neris (illness) was activated from the injury list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies placed Neris on the injured list early in summer camp and it was later revealed that he was on the COVID-19 list, specifically. It was never revealed whether Neris contracted the virus himself, but Neris was cleared to join camp July 6 and faced hitters last week, so it seems he should be fine to return to the closer role for Philadelphia to begin the 2020 campaign.
Jul 15 2020Neris (illness) is scheduled to throw one inning during Wednesday's intrasquad scrimmage, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris spent time on the COVID-19 injured list earlier in the month but is back with the team and ready to make his first appearance of summer camp. Barring setbacks, the right-hander tentatively looks on track to be ready to handle closing duties for the Phillies when the abbreviated season begins next week.
Jul 8 2020Neris (illness) completed an abbreviated bullpen session at the Phillies' summer camp Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies have yet to formally activate Neris from the COVID-19 injured list, but his ability to work out with the rest of his teammates suggests he's at least produced two negative test results while he was quarantined. Since Neris only missed a handful of training sessions, he tentatively looks on track to be ready to handle closing duties when the Phillies begin their season July 24 versus the Marlins.
Jul 6 2020Manager Joe Girardi said Neris (undisclosed) was in attendance Sunday for the Phillies' training session at summer camp, though he wasn't participating, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies have yet to activate Neris from the COVID-19 injured list, but his presence at the team workout suggests he's at least passed some phases of the protocol to return to action. Assuming Neris remains asymptomatic and eventually tests negative twice for the coronavirus, he'll be eligible for activation, though it's uncertain if he'll be fully cleared in time for the start of the season. Neris is viewed as the Phillies' presumptive closer after he recorded 28 saves to go with a 2.93 ERA in 2019.
Jul 3 2020Neris was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies initially didn't reveal the reason why Neris and three other players were placed on the injured list, but it's since been revealed that they're all on the COVID-19 injured list, rather than the regular 10-day injured list. That doesn't necessarily mean that any of them have caught the virus, however, as players can also be placed on the list simply for having had contact with someone who has since tested positive. With players' medical information being closely safeguarded in this area, it's not clear when Neris is expected to rejoin the team.
Jul 2 2020The Phillies placed Neris on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to an unspecified issue, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris was one of four Phillies placed on the IL on Wednesday, with no reason provided behind any of the transactions. More clarity on Neris' situation could be provided the next time manager Joe Girardi meets with the media, but for now, the 31-year-old's status for Opening Day in late July is muddled. Neris had been projected to serve as the Phillies' closer in 2020 after converting 28 of 34 save chances and posting a 2.93 ERA and 1.02 WHIP last season, but if he's forced to miss any time, Girardi could opt to take a committee approach to the ninth inning.
Mar 27 2020Neris threw four scoreless Grapefruit League innings before play was suspended. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris' spring tune-up wasn't perfect, as he struck out just one of the 16 batters he faced. The 30-year-old doesn't appear to have any serious threats to his closer role this season, with David Robertson set to miss most or all of the campaign due to Tommy John surgery and Seranthony Dominguez's elbow problems returning.
Feb 21 2020Neris and the Phillies settled their arbitration case Friday, agreeing to a one-year, $4.6 million deal, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris is set for a substantial raise after making $1.8 million last season. He saved a career-high 28 games with a 2.93 ERA last season and looks set to close again under new manager Joe Girardi, who has a reputation for preferring much more rigid bullpen roles than his predecessor, Gabe Kapler, did. The deal also includes a club option for the 2021 season which will pay Neris a base salary of $7 million with the potential to earn more in incentives, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Feb 16 2020Neris (illness) returned to the Phillies' spring-training complex Saturday after missing the last few days of workouts while recovering from the flu, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris' brief absence to begin camp shouldn't put him too far behind his fellow relievers this spring, when he'll be looking to secure his spot as the Phillies' closer. The 30-year-old turned in the best season of his career in 2019, posting a 2.93 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 89:24 K:BB across 67.2 innings while converting 28 of 34 save chances. Given that new manager Joe Girardi is believed to favor more defined roles for his relievers than predecessor Gabe Kapler, Neris -- who was often used in high-leverage spots outside of the ninth inning under Kapler's watch -- could be in line for more traditional closing duties in 2020. If that's the case, Neris would seemingly have a great chance at delivering his first 30-plus-save campaign, assuming health prevails.
Feb 12 2020Neris will be away from the team for a few days to start camp as he recovers from the flu, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris is expected to rejoin the team no later than this weekend, so his buildup for the upcoming season won't be significantly impacted. Neris is expected to enter the season as the dedicated closer under new manager Joe Girardi, who has a reputation for preferring much stricter bullpen roles than his predecessor, Gabe Kapler, did.
Sep 19 2019Neris struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 28th save of the season in a 4-1 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old is putting together a strong finish to the campaign. Neris has converted five straight save chances, and he sports a 1.69 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB through 10.2 innings in September to help keep the Phillies' fading playoff hopes alive.
Sep 17 2019Neris allowed one earned run on one hit and two walks while striking out one in the ninth inning to earn the sage Tuesday against the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris entered the game in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and narrowly escaped with his 27th save of he season. He began his appearance by allowing a solo home run to Adam Duvall, then walked two of the next three batters he faced. However, he managed to strand the game-tying run at third. Neris has now converted his last four save chances successfully, though he did take the loss in his most recent outing and has surrendered an earned run in consecutive appearances. Still, he has maintained a 3.03 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 85 strikeouts across 65.1 innings for the season.
Sep 12 2019Neris earned a perfect four-out save with a pair of strikeouts against the Braves on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander came into the eighth inning with two on and two outs and finished things off by forcing Dansby Swanson to line out. He re-entered in the ninth frame and did not allow a baserunner en route to his 26th save of the season. The 30-year-old owns a solid 2.84 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 83:21 K:BB across 63 appearances for the Phillies.
Sep 10 2019Neris didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one in the ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and needed only nine pitches to do the job. He now has 25 saves on the campaign, though it's only his second since Aug. 22. Still, he's pitched effectively when called upon, maintaining a 2.90 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 81 strikeouts across 62 innings for the season.
Sep 8 2019Neris gave up two hits with no walks and struck out two through a scoreless inning to record his 24th save in a 10-7 win over the Mets on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neris allowed the tying run to come to the plate with only one out, but he worked his way out of trouble to nail down his 24th save of the season. Neris has only allowed one earned run and has a 0.68 ERA in his last 14 appearances. The 30-year-old has a 2.95 ERA and 80 strikeouts overall through 61 innings this season.
Sep 2 2019Neris (3-5) blew the save but earned the win against the Mets on Sunday, pitching 1.2 scoreless innings and giving up one walk while striking out two.
Aug 26 2019Neris allowed one run on two hits over one inning Monday, striking out one batter and blowing the save in the win over Pittsburgh.
Aug 21 2019Neris struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 23rd save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Red Sox.
Aug 20 2019Neris allowed one hit with no walks or strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Red Sox.
Aug 13 2019Neris allowed one walk, hit a batter and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Cubs.
Aug 9 2019Neris tossed a perfect inning with two strikeouts to earn the save against the Giants on Friday.
Jul 31 2019Neris will drop his appeal and serve the three-game suspension handed down by MLB in mid-July, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Jul 18 2019Neris allowed one earned run on one hit and struck out one to record the save Thursday against the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Neris was suspended three games for intentionally hitting David Freese in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 16 2019Neris was charged with a blown save after surrendering three runs on two hits and one walk over one-third of an inning in Tuesday's win versus the Dodgers. He had one strikeout.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 16 2019Neris was charged with a blow save after surrendering three runs on two hits and one walk over one-third of an inning Tuesday's win versus the Dodgers. He had one strikeout.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 13 2019Neris (1-4) took the loss Saturday as the Phillies fell 4-3 to the Nationals, giving up two runs on two hits and a walk over 1.1 innings while striking out one.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 2 2019Neris struck out the side in the ninth inning Tuesday to earn the save against the Braves.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Neris allowed three earned runs on four hits while managing to record just one out to blow the save Thursday against the Mets.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2019Neris delivered 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save Tuesday against the Mets. He had two strikeouts and allowed one hit and one walk.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Neris worked a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 15th save of the season in a 6-5 win over Atlanta.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Neris did not allow a baserunner in the ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 7-4 win over Arizona. He had zero strikeouts or walks.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Neris allowed a hit and a walk but struck out two during the ninth inning in a save of a 4-2 victory against the Reds on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Neris collected the save against San Diego on Tuesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning and giving up one hit while striking out two.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Neris recorded a five-out save with two strikeouts in a 7-5 victory against the Padres on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 1 2019Neris (1-2) allowed one run in one-third of an inning and took the loss in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Neris did not allow a baserunner while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Cardinals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Neris struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning to record his ninth save of the season in Friday's 6-4 win over the Brewers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 23 2019Neris picked up the save against the Cubs on Thursday, giving up two hits and an earned run over 1.1 innings, striking out two and walking one in the Phillies' 9-7 victory.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Neris struck out one over two perfect innings to earn the save against the Rockies on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Neris had one strikeout and did not allow a baserunner during the eighth and ninth innings to earn the save Saturday against the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Neris picked up the save and struck out one in a perfect inning Friday night against the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2018Neris was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.Neris was optioned to Lehigh Valley just a week ago, but he will rejoin the big club in fewer than the standard 10 days required by that assignment due to fellow reliever Edubray Ramos' placement on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. Neris tossed two scoreless innings in the minors, but he struggled mightily prior to being sent down, so manager Gabe Kapler may be hesitant to use him in key spots until it's clear Neris has turned things around.
Jun 17 2018Neris allowed four runs in just 0.2 innings Sunday, yielding two home runs, four hits and one strikeout in a 10-9 win over Milwaukee.Jake Thompson would relieve Neris and record the one-out save. After the awful performance Sunday, his ERA has shot up to 6.00 on the season. Pair that with three blown saves on the season, and Neris' time as the Phillies closer could be winding down.
Jun 16 2018Neris worked a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 10th save of the season in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Brewers.Seranthony Doninguez pitched the eighth inning in this one as Neris nailed down his first save opportunity since May 21. The 29-year-old got scored upon in five of eight appearances between his last two saves, saddling him with a 4.78 ERA on the year, but it doesn't appear as though Neris is completely out of the Phillies' closer picture just yet.
May 22 2018Neris picked up his ninth save of the season Monday against the Braves by pitching a clean inning with one strikeout.The save came in Neris' first save chance since May 11, with Edubray Ramos and Seranthony Dominguez getting opportunities ahead of him in that time period. Dominguez threw a scoreless eighth inning Monday, but given manager Gabe Kapler's progressive sensibilities, that shouldn't be taken to mean that Neris is back in the closer role with Dominguez as the setup man. Kapler has said all season that he'd play the matchups, and Dominguez got the tougher assignment Monday, facing the top three hitters in the Braves' order. It may be that Dominguez is now Kapler's most trusted reliever, but that won't rule out Neris from getting a handful of saves going forward, as there will be many occasions where the most important inning is not the ninth.
May 21 2018Neris tossed a clean eighth inning Sunday against the Cardinals, striking out one batter.The outing came with the Phillies down by four runs. High-leverage pitchers do sometimes receive such outings, especially when they hadn't pitched in several days, as was the case for Neris on Sunday. Still, it's now been ten days since he received a save chance, with Edubray Ramos and Seranthony Dominguez each grabbing a save in that time period. Phillies manager Gabe Kapler has quickly earned a reputation as a tinkerer, so it's certainly possible that Neris will find his way back to the ninth inning later in the season, but there's currently little reason to believe that the next several save chances will go his way.
May 17 2018Neris recorded the final out of Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Orioles but was not credited with a save.The outing served as a useful reminder about the specifics of the save rule, as he wasn't eligible to receive one since he didn't throw a full inning or enter with the tying run on base, at bat or on deck. The game did very little to clarify the current status of the Phillies' bullpen hierarchy. Edubray Ramos, who received the Phillies' most recent save opportunity, was brought on to start the ninth with the three-run lead, in typical closer fashion. After Ramos struck out the first two batters he faced, Neris was called on to deal with Chris Davis, as the team evidently liked his splitter as a weapon against lefties. Whether it's a good sign that Neris pitched in the ninth or a bad sign that he wasn't given the whole inning remains to be seen.
May 14 2018Neris was not called upon Sunday against the Mets despite a clear save opportunity occurring.Neris hadn't pitched the day before, but manager Gabe Kapler called upon Edubray Ramos instead to hold a two-run lead in the ninth inning. Nevertheless, MLB.com reports that Neris hasn't lost his closer's job. "We said from Spring Training and the beginning of the season that we would use the most appropriate reliever in a situation," Kapler said. "Sometimes, that's going to be Hector. Sometimes, that's going to be others late in the game." That could be true, but Neris could be due for some time out of the spotlight after blowing two of his last four save opportunities. Whether the change was just a one-off or if Neris is set to see significantly fewer save chances going forward remains to be seen. If Neris does indeed lose the role, Ramos and Seranthony Dominguez (who pitched a scoreless eighth inning Sunday) would likely be the primary candidates for saves.
May 12 2018Neris (1-3) blew his third save of the season in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Mets, serving up two home runs among three hits in an inning of work.The Phillies' closer wasn't fooling anyone Friday -- Michael Conforto crushed a fastball for the game-winning homer two pitches after he ripped a splitter just to the right of the foul pole, and Devin Mesoraco went back-to-back with Conforto on a first-pitch slider to tack on an insurance run. The only other homer Neris has allowed this season came on Opening Day, but his 5.17 ERA and 1.53 WHIP are signs he's been having issues even when the ball stays in the park. There's no closer controversy in Philadelphia yet, but if the 28-year-old continues to struggle, the team has plenty of promising young relief arms who could get a crack at the job -- including the recently promoted Seranthony Dominguez.
May 10 2018Neris converted his eighth save of the season Thursday against the Giants, striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.Neris needed just 13 pitches -- 10 of which were strikes -- to sit the Giants down in order. He's now kept the bases clean in two straight appearances after blowing a save against the Nationals over the weekend. The 28-year-old now owns a 3.68 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB across 14.2 innings this season.
May 8 2018Neris recorded the final two outs of the game, both strikeouts, to earn his seventh save of the season Tuesday against the Giants.Neris entered the game with a two-run lead and the bases empty to preserve the lead for the Phillies, successfully converting his seventh save in nine opportunities this season. He bounced back from an ugly blown save Sunday against the Nationals, and remains the only Phillies' reliever to record a save this season.
May 6 2018Neris (1-2) blew the save opportunity and took the loss after allowing two earned runs on two hits and two walks Sunday against the Nationals.Neris entered the game with a 4-3 lead but wasn't able to record an out before losing the game. He is now 6-for-8 in save opportunities on the season and has been the only member of the Phillies' bullpen to record a save on the season. Manager Gabe Kapler had mentioned the possibility of using him earlier in games, and If his struggles with command continue -- he has now walked two batters in consecutive appearances -- he could start to lose save opportunities, but there has been no indication that is the case.
May 5 2018Neris walked two and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his sixth save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Nationals on Saturday.It's Neris' eighth straight scoreless appearance, dropping his ERA on the season to 2.77. His 15:7 K:BB through 13 innings is solid, and with the surprising Phillies four games above .500, he should see plenty more save opportunities moving forward.
Apr 21 2018Neris collected a four-out save Saturday against the Pirates, allowing no runs on one hit. He walked and struck out none.The right-hander was brought on in a 3-2 ballgame to get one out in the eighth, but the offense gave him three insurance runs in the bottom half of the inning to make the ninth a relatively low-pressure frame. Neris now has four saves on the season and has a 1.08 ERA in 8.1 innings since his horrific 2018 debut on Opening Day.
Apr 20 2018Neris gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to collect his third save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Pirates.The right-hander's ERA remains an unsightly 4.70 thanks to a rough first outing of the season, but Neris has only been scored upon in one of his last seven appearances, and his 9:3 K:BB in 7.2 innings is strong. His spot in the ninth inning for the Phillies seems secure as he looks to top last year's 26 saves in a full campaign with the closer job.
Apr 17 2018Neris (1-1) got the win Tuesday, pitching a scoreless inning and striking out two against the Braves.Neris entered in the ninth inning in a tie game, and was the beneficiary in the win column of a four-run Phillie tenth. The 28-year-old still has a bloated 5.40 ERA thanks to a poor Opening Day performance, but he remains firmly entrenched as the ninth-inning man for rookie manager Gabe Kapler.
Apr 13 2018Neris picked up the save against the Rays on Friday, working around one walk without giving up a hit in a clean ninth inning to finish off the Phillies' 2-1 victory.Neris blew the save in his last outing against the Reds but he was able to bounce back and lock down his second of the year against Tampa Bay. He's still got an unsightly 6.35 ERA and 1.41 WHIP, but those numbers are a bit skewed thanks to one bad performance on Opening Day against Atlanta where he gave up three earned in two-thirds of an inning. He also seems to have job security on his side at this point, as injuries in Philadelphia's bullpen mean he has limited competition for the role.
Apr 11 2018Neris blew his first save despite striking out a pair, as he allowed three hits and a run in the ninth inning Wednesday against Cincinnati.Neris also gave up three runs on a pair of hits and a home run against Atlanta on Opening Day to take the loss in a non-save situation. Neris was nearly perfect in his three subsequent appearances, with four strikeouts and just one hit allowed in three innings, but he currently owns a brutal 7.71 ERA.
Apr 10 2018Neris allowed one hit while striking out two in a scoreless inning against the Reds on Monday en route to his first save of the season.Jake Thompson got a three-inning save in the team's 20-1 thrashing of Miami on Saturday, but this was the team's first ninth-inning save opportunity. Neris got the call, and while he needed 22 pitches to retire the side, he got the job done. It's clear that Neris is the preferred option to close, and nobody in the bullpen right now represents a major threat to his role -- both Tommy Hunter (hamstring) and Pat Neshek (shoulder) are on the DL.
Mar 30 2018Neris surrendered a three-run home run to Nick Markakis in the bottom of the ninth inning of Thursday's Opening Day loss to Atlanta.The Phillies' bullpen took over for Aaron Nola during the sixth inning with a five-run lead, only to let the Braves chip away and eventually tie it up in the eighth, before they won Thursday's opener with Markakis' three-run shot off Neris in the final frame. The Phillies have hinted at the possibility of using Neris in a flexible bullpen role this season, so it will be interesting to see how things unfold when the first few save chances arise in the weeks ahead, especially since he entered Thursday's game in the bottom of the ninth inning with the game tied at five in a high-leverage, but non-save situation.
Feb 22 2018The Phillies have not shared a specific plan for their intended usage of Neris in 2018, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.New manager Gabe Kapler may elect to play the late-inning matchups on a day-to-day basis, rather than cling to pre-determined roles for his relievers. Neris is seemingly on board with being used however the team sees fit, which could guide him to a more flexible late-inning role in 2018. Despite picking up 26 saves in 29 chances last season, it may be prudent to think of Neris as a fantasy team's third source of saves on draft day, unless the Phillies make it clear that he'll be their primary ninth-inning option this season.
Sep 27 2017Neris struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to notch his 26th save of the season in a 7-5 win over the Nationals.He hasn't blown a save since June 21, converting 20 straight opportunities, and Neris is finishing the season on a high note, posting a 2.77 ERA and 20:4 K:BB through 13 innings in September. The 28-year-old should head into next spring with a lock on the Phillies' closer spot.
Sep 26 2017Neris struck out the side in a clean inning of work to earn his 25th save of the season Tuesday against the Nationals.Neris was electric in this one, inducing five swinging strikes as he mowed down the side in order. He has now pitched four straight scoreless innings, converting three saves while posting a sterling 8:0 K:BB. After some early struggles, Neris has blossomed into a useful fantasy reliever and will look to finish the season on a high note.
Sep 24 2017Neris allowed two hits while striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his 24th save in Sunday's 2-0 win at Atlanta.Neris worked around a pair of singles to preserve a shutout started by Nick Pivetta. His three strikeouts in this one raised the closer's K:BB to 80:26 in 71.2 innings. Neris has converted 18 consecutive save opportunities to improve to 24-for-27 on the season.
Sep 21 2017Neris picked up his 23rd save of the season after striking out one in a scoreless inning Wednesday against the Dodgers.Neris needed just 13 pitches to put down the Dodgers in order en route to converting his 17th consecutive save. The 28-year-old Neris, who has notched a league-leading six saves in September, now owns a respectable 3.18 ERA and 77:26 K:BB through 70.2 innings this season.
Sep 18 2017Neris stuck out the side to collect his 22nd save of the season during Monday's win over the Dodgers. He did allow a solo home run.Neris has now converted 16 consecutive save opportunities and sports a respectable 3.28 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 9.8 K/9 for the campaign. With saves more important than ever at this stage of the fantasy season, Neris remains a go-to asset, even if he only receives a few more chances to close out games moving forward.
Sep 17 2017Neris gave up a solo homer to Jed Lowrie before finishing the ninth inning and earning his 21st save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Athletics on Saturday.Lowrie's bomb was the only hit Neris conceded, though he also plunked Mark Canha with a pitch before inducing a game-ending grounder. Neris has now allowed solo homers in consecutive appearances, but he still hasn't blown a save opportunity since June 21. The 28-year-old sports a respectable 3.19 ERA to go along with his 72 strikeouts through 67.2 innings this season.
Sep 9 2017Neris allowed no runs on one walk while striking out one across one inning to earn his 20th save Saturday against the Nationals.Neris was protecting a one-run lead, and needed 21 pitches before finally closing the door on the Nationals. He hasn't blown again since June 21, and with a 3.06 ERA, he's been a solid option for fantasy managers at the closer position.
Sep 3 2017Neris allowed a hit and a walk but struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday to notch his 19th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Marlins.He made things interesting, starting the ninth by walking Giancarlo Stanton and then watching Christian Yelich get an infield single, but Neris buckled down after that to lock up the victory. He's now a perfect 11-for-11 on save chances in the second half and hasn't blown one since June 21, but a lack of opportunities has put a cap on his fantasy value despite his success in the closer role.
Sep 2 2017Neris struck out one in a scoreless inning of work to earn his 19th save of the season Friday against the Marlins.Neris pumped eight of his 10 pitches in for strikes in this one as he sat down the side in order. He struggled a bit during the middle portion of August, but he has bounced back with seven consecutive scoreless outings, converting all five of his save opportunities in that span.
Aug 31 2017Neris earned his 17th save with a scoreless ninth inning Thursday in Miami despite surrendering a hit and a walk with one strikeout.Neris loaded the bases on a hit by pitch, a single and a walk, but struck J.T. Realmuto out swinging to seal a 3-2 win. The 28-year-old closer has now converted 11 consecutive save opportunities to improve to 17-for-20 on the year.
Aug 27 2017Neris struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn his 16th save of the season Sunday against the Cubs.Neris was effective during his first save situation in a week, throwing 10 of 15 pitches for strikes while retiring the side in order. He's now thrown 4.2 consecutive scoreless innings and racked up three saves over his last five appearances to lower his ERA back down to 3.17. Neris has pitched consistently at the back end of the bullpen this season and should continue as the team's closer down the stretch.
Aug 19 2017Neris recorded the final out of Saturday's game against the Giants for his 14th save of the season.The Giants trimmed what was an eight-run Phillies lead to begin the ninth inning down to three runs, creating an improbable save situation for Neris. He issued a walk to the first batter he faced, but then got Carlos Moncrief swinging for the final out. It was a nice bounce back after Neris gave up three runs in his last appearance.
Aug 9 2017Neris struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 12th save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Braves.The right-hander's found a groove since the All-Star break, posting a 1.32 ERA and 14:7 K:BB in 13.2 innings while converting all five of his save chances. Neris' ratios will remain volatile as long as he struggles with his control, but at the moment he's at least unchallenged as the Phillies' closer.
Aug 9 2017Neris nailed down his 13th save Wednesday in Atlanta, issuing one walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.Neris has gotten off to a strong start in August, notching four scoreless innings to go with three saves in four appearances. His last blown save came all the way back on June 21, so the right-hander's firmly entrenched as Philadelphia's closer at the moment.
Aug 6 2017Neris worked around a hit and a walk to nail down his 11th save with a scoreless ninth inning Sunday in Colorado.Protecting a one-run lead at Coors Field is never easy, as opposing closer Greg Holland found out in this one. Neris had better luck despite allowing a leadoff bunt single, improving to 11-for-14 in save opportunities while preserving his team's 3-2 advantage.
Jul 31 2017Neris allowed a run on one hit and one walk in an inning of work to earn his 10th save of the season Monday against the Braves.Neris hit one batter and walked the next with one out before Nick Markakis lined an RBI single to right. He then buckled down to get Kurt Suzuki, however, nailing down a save after racking up wins in each of his previous two appearances. Neris had allowed just one earned run in his previous nine outings and owns a solid 3.12 ERA on the season.
Jul 30 2017Neris (4-4) pitched a scoreless ninth inning to collect the win during Sunday's victory over Atlanta.The Phillies scored in the bottom of the ninth to provide Neris with his fourth win of the season, and the righty also has collected nine saves. He's locked into a high-leverage role, which should continue to provide Neris with opportunities to chip in the odd win and save. He also sports a serviceable 3.00 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 9.8 K/9 for the campaign.
Jul 18 2017Neris tossed a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his ninth save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Marlins.The right-hander has had some rough stretches this year but now sports a 1.86 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB over his last 10 appearances (9.2 innings), and Neris could soon have the closer role to himself in Philly if Pat Neshak gets flipped before the trade deadline.
Jul 16 2017Neris pitched a scoreless ninth to nail down his eighth save Sunday in Milwaukee despite allowing two hits.Neris came in with a 5-2 lead, but promptly allowed a pair of singles to bring the tying run to the plate. He settled down from there, though, striking out Stephen Vogt before inducing a pair of pop-ups to seal the victory. Neris has converted eight of 11 save opportunities and owns a 3.43 ERA.
Jun 28 2017Neris pitched a perfect inning with one strikeout for the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win in Seattle.Neris has been anything but a sure thing since he claimed the closer role, but Wednesday was his third straight perfect outing, lowering his ERA to 3.41. He's now converted seven of 10 save opportunities.
Jun 22 2017Neris allowed a solo home run to Tommy Pham and blew his third save of the season in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Cardinals.This was Neris' second blown save in his last three games. His ratios are solid overall, but he's not quite as dominant as last season when he had an 11.4 K/9. Manager Pete Mackanin could consider going with Pat Neshek to close given Neris' struggles of late.
Jun 19 2017Neris blew a save chance Sunday, allowing one run on a walk and two hits in a 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.Neris walked Nick Ahmed to start the ninth and then two singles later the game was tied. Manager Pete Mackanin told Corey Seidman of CSN Philadelphia after the game that Neris' splitter "is hot and cold. For every two good ones he throws, he throws two bad ones. It's hard to figure out what he's doing." Opponents are hitting .227 against Neris' splitter this season after hitting just .158 against the pitch last season. Neris will likely continue to get an opportunity to close as Mackanin seems unwilling to move Pat Neshek into the closer's role despite the fact that he has been the best reliever on the Phillies' roster this season.
Jun 15 2017Neris pitched a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts during Thursday's win over Boston.This was Neris' first save since June 4, and manager Pete Mackanin suggested last week that Neris might not be the only ninth-inning option for the Phillies. However, this was certainly an encouraging sign for fantasy owners. Still, Neris' mediocre 3.49 ERA and 1.31 WHIP aren't exactly go-to numbers, and he's also allowed three runs through four innings over his past five appearances. Keeping an eye on Mackanin's bullpen usage going forward is advised.
Jun 12 2017Neris allowed a run on two hits and a walk during the eighth inning of Sunday's loss to St. Louis.Neris has allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk through three innings and four appearances in June, and manager Pete Mackanin recently noted Neris wouldn't have been called upon for a save opportunity in Wednesday's game. The 27-year-old righty's struggles are a concern, and with a 3.62 ERA and 1.32 WHIP, his ratios hardly move the fantasy needle if they're not accompanied by saves. It's probably not the time to make a hasty roster decision, but fantasy owners will want to keep an eye on the Mackanin's bullpen usage going forward.
Jun 8 2017Manager Pete Mackanin said he would have bypassed Neris and used Pat Neshek as his closer Wednesday had there been a save opportunity, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.Mackanin said he was going to talk with Neris about "his lack of success lately" and the fact that he has been hanging too many splitters. Neris is worth hanging onto in most leagues as Neshek is likely to be dealt by the trade deadline. He could also get his closing role back, assuming this is more than just a one or two game demotion, before that if he rediscovers his dominance with his splitter. Batters are hitting .233 with a .367 slugging percentage against the pitch this season compared to a .152 average and .255 slugging percentage last season according to Statcast. The splitter is still a very effective pitch for Neris, but clearly not quite as devastating as last season.
Jun 7 2017Neris was pulled from a save opportunity Tuesday against the Braves after allowing two one-out singles in the ninth inning.Neris got Nick Markakis to pop out, but then gave up singles to Matt Kemp and Matt Adams before he was pulled. Manager Pete Mackanin turned to Pat Neshek who closed out the game. Neris is likely going to remain the first option to close in the Phillies' pen, but he has to perform to keep that role.
Jun 5 2017Neris pitched a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to collect his fifth save of the season during Sunday's win over the Giants.It hasn't always been pretty for the 27-year-old righty this season, but his high-leverage role and 27.1 strikeout percentage make him a serviceable fantasy asset. He's collected two wins, five saves and owns a 3.46 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 10.0 K/9 for the year.
May 28 2017Neris picked up a win with a scoreless inning in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Reds. He struck out two and walked one.Neris has pitched well in the month of May with a 0.84 ERA and a 10:3 K:BB in 10.2 innings. Unfortunately, given how poorly the Phillies have been playing, he has just one save this month.
May 15 2017Neris earned his fourth save Sunday with a scoreless inning in a 4-3 win over the Nationals.Neris allowed a hit, but needed just 10 pitches to close out the first game of a doubleheader. Manager Pete Mackanin has shown some confidence in Neris by continuing to send him out for save chances despite some struggles since he became the de facto closer.
May 9 2017Neris (1-2) pitched the ninth inning in relief Tuesday, allowing an earned run on two hits and an intentional walk. He struck out one and took the loss.Manager Pete Mackanin turned to Neris in the ninth inning of a tie game, showing confidence in the young reliever despite recent struggles. Neris promptly blew it, allowing the go-ahead run to score on a double. Aside from a couple of scoreless appearances in non-save situations, Neris has been anything but a sure bet of late. The Phillies bullpen has been a disaster - and took another hit with Jeanmar Gomez (elbow) placed on the DL Tuesday - but it's hard to see Mackanin continuing to put his trust in Neris with the game on the line.
May 8 2017Neris earned his first win of the season with two scoreless innings of relief Sunday against the Nationals. He struck out one and did not allow a hit or a walk.Neris got five of his outs on his splitter, a pitch manager Pete Mackanin has asked him to use more frequently. Since his blow up against the Dodgers a little more than a week ago, Neris has thrown his splitter 30 times out of 43 pitches and has not allowed a run in four innings. He's likely shown enough improvement that he should be called on the next time the Phillies generate a save chance.
May 3 2017Manager Pete Mackanin said Neris would not have been used to close out Tuesday's game had a save chance arisen, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.Mackanin said he eventually wants to get Neris back into a save opportunity, but first wants him to right himself in a setup role. Neris, who blew a save Saturday, tossed a scoreless eighth inning in a loss to the Cubs on Tuesday. Neris remains the most likely guy in the Phillies' pen to secure the closing role, but Joaquin Benoit would have been the choice to close Tuesday had there been a need.
Apr 30 2017Neris imploded Saturday, allowing three straight solo home runs to the Dodgers to blow a save opportunity.Two of the three home runs Neris allowed came on fastballs, a pitch that is not his strength. He established himself as an elite reliever last season thanks to his nasty splitter. Manager Pete Mackanin told Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia that he intends to talk to Neris about his pitch selection. The Dominican reliever is likely still the top choice to close in Philly despite his struggles Saturday.
Apr 27 2017Neris needed just seven pitches to retire the side in order and register his third save of the season during Thursday's win over Miami.The 27-year-old righty appears to have solidified himself as the Philadelphia closer, and while he's had some ups and downs early this season, he's a must-own arm in all settings. Neris currently sports a 2.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 9.5 K/9.
Apr 21 2017Manager Pete Mackanin said that Neris will pitch the ninth inning Friday if there is a save situation, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.The skipper is not naming Neris the closer, but after Neris nailed down the win with a clean frame Thursday -- his eight straight scoreless appearance -- Mackanin will ride the hot hand for one more day at least. It seems Neris and veteran Joaquin Benoit could share closing duties for the time being, until one player puts his stamp on the job.
Apr 21 2017Neris allowed one run on three hits while striking out one over one inning to earn his second save Friday against the Braves.Neris had a two-run cushion the work with, and served up a gopher ball with two outs in the inning, but was still able to nail down the victory for the Phillies. Although he hasn't been named as the team's closer, he's now notched saves in back-to-back contests, and for now he's a player who must be rostered based on the possibility he earns the ninth-inning role.
Apr 20 2017Manager Pete Mackanin did not name an official closer after Neris converted the save opportunity Thursday against the Mets, Ryan Lawrence of the Philly Voice reports. "It just occurred to me: It's nice to have two guys who can close. It was a good opportunity for me to use Neris. He came through very well," said Mackanin.Struggles from veterans Jeanmar Gomez and Joaquin Benoit opened the door for Neris to get the save opportunity Thursday, but Mackinin does not seem pressed to firmly name one closer just yet. Mackanin's comments suggest that Neris and Benoit could split closing duties for the time being. Neris was particularly impressive in his outing against the Mets, working a perfect ninth inning on 17 pitches.
Apr 15 2017Neris required just 14 eighth-inning pitches to retire the side in order during Saturday's win over Washington.While Neris is currently locked into a setup role, he's quickly establishing himself as an elite reliever. The 27-year-old righty has allowed just two hits and issued a single walk through 6.1 scoreless innings this season. His seven punchouts are serviceable, and Neris also collected his third hold of the campaign. Pitching in high-leverage situations should provide the setup man with the odd opportunity to grab a win or save, and he's likely the next-man up to become the closer. He should be on your radar, and it's not out of the question to roster him in deeper leagues.
Apr 11 2017Neris will remain in a setup role after manager Pete Mackanin opted to install Joaquin Benoit as his new closer Monday, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.Mackanin said Neris is valuable in his current role and that his chance to close will come at some point in his career. Benoit is a free agent after this year and a candidate to be traded midseason, so there is a chance Neris' time could come later this year.
Apr 4 2017Neris earned his first hold of the season Monday with a scoreless inning in the Phillies' 4-3 win over the Reds.Neris setup Jeanmar Gomez, who looked shaky in picking up his first save of the season. Manager Pete Mackanin expressed concern about Gomez's outing after the game, indicating the closer is on a short leash. Neris would likely get the first crack at closing for the Phils if Gomez loses his job.
Mar 27 2017Neris tossed a scoreless inning of relief Sunday and picked up his first save of the spring in the Phillies' 6-3 win over the Pirates.Neris will open the regular season in a setup role behind closer Jeanmar Gomez. We expect Gomez will have a shorter leash this year after he struggled late last season and lost his closing gig. Neris will likely be next in line for save chances if Gomez falters again.
Mar 5 2017Neris will leave the Phillies on Sunday to join the Dominican Republic as they prepare for the start of the World Baseball Classic, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Neris made three appearances this spring, allowing two runs on three hits over three innings while striking out five and walking one. He remains the likely candidate for saves should Jeanmar Gomez falter in camp or during the regular season.
Feb 21 2017Neris is using the offseason to polish up and implement his slider, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly reports.Neris is coming off a breakout year in 2016, where he posted a 2.58 ERA and an 11.4 K/9 in 80.1 innings, the third-most among National League relief pitchers. He did so while relying heavily on two pitches, a fastball he threw 46 percent of the time and a splitter he threw 49 percent of the time. He's working on improving his slider, which he threw 2.9 percent of the time in 2016, so he will be able to diversify his pitch repertoire further and build on his success. The third pitch could help the 27-year-old grab hold of the closer job that he is currently competing with Jeanmar Gomez and Joaquin Benoit for.
Feb 9 2017Neris will pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic next month, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.Juerys Familia and Dellin Betances are also in the pen for the Dominican Republic, so it is likely Neris will be used in a setup role. He will get a chance to compete for the closing gig in Philly this spring, but he enters camp behind Jeanmar Gomez, who has the edge for the job according to comments from manager Pete Mackanin last month.
Dec 7 2016Neris is one of three or four pitchers that will enter spring training in a competition to become the Phillies' closer, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.Neris will be competing with Joaquin Benoit, Jeanmar Gomez and possibly Edubray Ramos for the closing gig. Neris is likely the favorite for the job. He evolved into an elite reliever last season by throwing a nasty splitter nearly 50 percent of the time which lead to an impressive strikeout rate of over 11 batters per nine innings.
Sep 24 2016Manager Pete Mackanin said Neris, Joely Rodriguez, Edubray Ramos and Michael Mariot are in the mix for save chances with Jeanmar Gomez temporarily out of the closer's role, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.Mackanin said he wants to give Gomez a break for the next couple of save chances. Neris is the most likely candidate to get the first save chance. He's been dominant this season with his nearly unhittable splitter.
Sep 19 2016Neris was tagged with his fourth loss of the season Sunday after allowing three runs (two earned) in 1.1 innings against the Marlins.Neris came on in the eighth inning with a two-run lead and walked a batter before allowing a Christian Yelich two-run homer to tie the game. A couple of defensive miscues then allowed the winning run to score. Neris has allowed runs in four of his seven appearances this month. He is second in the National League with 74 appearances and may be running out of gas given his heavy usage.
Aug 21 2016Neris allowed on hit and struck out three in a scoreless eighth inning Saturday to pick up his 26th hold of the season.Neris has a win, seven holds, an 0.84 ERA and a 17:1 K:BB in 10.2 innings during the month of August. Neris' 26 holds are the fourth most in the majors this season.
Aug 4 2016Manager Pete Mackanin said Neris would fill in as closer for Jeanmar Gomez while he is on the paternity list, Evan Webeck of MLB.com reports.Gomez is expected to return to the Phillies on Thursday even though he is eligible to be away from the team until Saturday. Neris was used in the ninth inning Wednesday and tossed a scoreless inning to preserve a 4-4 tie in a game the Phillies would go on to win in extra innings.
Jul 29 2016Neris earned his 19th hold of the season Thursday with a scoreless inning against the Braves.Neris has six holds this month with a 1.86 ERA and a 13:1 K:BB in 9.2 innings. There is a chance the Phillies could try to cash in on his success this season and move him for a package of prospects if they can get something similar to the return on Ken Giles this past offseason. If the Phils move closer Jeanmar Gomez at the trade deadline and Neris stays, he'll be in the mix to take over the ninth inning job.
Jul 2 2016Manager Pete Mackanin said he didn't use Neris on Friday because he wanted to give him some additional rest, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.Neris pitched three days in a row during the Phillies' recent series in Arizona and leads the majors with 42 appearances. He has been seen wearing a compression sleeve on his right arm while sitting in the bullpen. He said that is to help keep his arm warm now that a jacket is not needed and not because of any injury.
Jun 21 2016Neris tossed two scoreless innings in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Diamondbacks. He gave up one hit, struck out four and did not walk a batter.Neris now has back-to-back scoreless outings with five strikeouts and no walks over five innings. Hopefully he is back on track after struggling earlier this month due to a lack of command with his splitter.
Jun 16 2016Manager Pete Mackanin said Neris' recent struggles are due to a lack of command with his splitter, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.Neris allowed three runs on two hits in two-thirds of an inning Wednesday. He has allowed eight runs on 11 hits with a 5:8 K:BB over his last 6.1 innings of work. Mackanin said the Phillies have been looking at video to see if there is a mechanical adjustment needed. Neris may also start using his slider more until he can get command of his split again.
Jun 12 2016Neris allowed one run on three hits in an inning of relief Saturday. He struck out one and walked one.Neris has hit a rough patch over his last six outings. He has allowed five runs on eight hits with a 4:6 K:BB in 4.2 innings. It might be wise to bench him until he gets back on track.
May 31 2016Neris was tagged with a loss after allowing three runs on two hits in two-thirds of an inning Monday against the Nationals. He walked three and struck out one.Neris, who had not given up a run since May 6, struggled with his command Monday. He threw a total of 29 pitches and 16 of those pitches were balls. He is 1-2 with a 2.20 ERA and a 38:10 K:BB in 28.2 innings this season.
May 18 2016Neris picked up his 10th hold of the season in the Phillies' 3-1 win over the Marlins on Tuesday.Neris also struck out all three batters he faced, giving him a total of 33 strikeouts in 24 innings this season. He remains next in line for save chances should Jeanmar Gomez falter at some point.
May 9 2016Neris picked up his first win of the season while tossing 1.2 scoreless innings in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Marlins.Neris collected one strikeout in the outing, giving him 28 Ks in just 20 innings this season. He'll continue to function as the top setup man to closer Jeanmar Gomez, and his strong ratios make him an attractive pickup in deeper or NL-only formats.
May 5 2016Neris earned his seventh hold of the season with a scoreless inning in Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals.Neris setup closer Jeanmar Gomez, who blew his first save of the season. Gomez will be given a chance to rebound because he has been effective to this point, but Neris is waiting in the wings for his shot to close. He has a 1.04 ERA and a 27:4 K:BB in 17.1 innings thanks to his nearly unhittable splitter.
May 2 2016Neris recorded the first save of his career in Sunday's win over the Indians.Neris allowed one run on a solo homer, but didn't allow another base runner in his inning of work. He was used to close out the game because Jeanmar Gomez had been used four times in the last five days. It looks like Neris is next in line for the closing gig if Gomez falters.
Apr 28 2016Neris earned his fifth hold of the season Wednesday with a scoreless inning against the Nationals.Neris has a 0.69 ERA with a 20:4 K:BB ratio in 13 innings this season. He has been used in the eighth inning lately, perhaps indicating he is next in line for saves should Jeanmar Gomez stumble.
Apr 23 2016Neris pitched a scoreless inning Friday against the Brewers. He struck out two and walked one.Neris is up to 10.1 scoreless innings to start the season. He has a 17:3 K:BB over that span, with six of those strikeouts coming in his prior outing. He pitched the eighth inning Friday and could be moving up in the bullpen pecking order. That could make him a candidate for save chances down the road if Jeanmar Gomez struggles.
Apr 11 2016Neris picked up his second hold of the season Sunday with two scoreless innings against the Mets.Manager Pete Mackanin has Neris throwing his splitter more this season because of the good movement on the pitch. He struck out three and faced the minimum six batters in his outing Sunday. He has a 5:1 K:BB in 4.1 innings thus far.
Mar 20 2016Neris allowed four runs on two hits, including a home run, in one inning against the Astros on Sunday. He struck out one and walked two.Neris, who is competing for a bullpen job, has struggled this spring. He has an 8.53 ERA and a 10:5 K:BB ratio in 6.1 innings of work.
Aug 27 2015Neris (2-2) struggled against the Mets again on Thursday, giving up four runs (two earned) on four hits in 1.2 innings to take the loss in the 13th inning.He'll be awfully happy to see the Mets leave town, as Neris managed to give up 10 runs on 10 hits in four innings over three appearances in this four-game series. He started the week with a 2.01 ERA and has in a short span of time more than doubled that to 4.44.
Aug 25 2015Neris took a loss against the Mets on Monday after allowing four runs on three hits in 1.1 innings of relief.Neris came on after starter Adam Morgan allowed five runs over 3.2 innings. He added more fuel to the fire by allowing two home runs in a game that saw the Mets hit a total of eight. He is now 2-1 with a 3.42 ERA and a 26:6 K:BB ratio in 23.2 innings this season.
Jul 7 2015Neris was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, the Morning Call's Stephen Gross reports.A 26-year-old non-prospect, Neris will likely get most of his work in low and medium-leverage situations. He has a 3.38 ERA, 8.4 K/9 and 5.8 BB/9 over 37.1 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season.
Jun 19 2015Neris was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.Neris was recalled just Wednesday, but will be sent back to Triple-A with the 25-man roster spot needed for Friday's spot starter, Phillippe Aumont. He didn't appear either Wednesday or Thursday, but likely remains one of the top options to rejoin the bullpen should an injury occur.
Jun 17 2015Neris was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.With Jerome Williams (hamstring) hitting the DL, Neris will come up from Triple-A for the third time this season. In two previous appearances for the Phillies, Neris has allowed three hits but no runs over 2.2 cumulative innings. He's posted a 3.60 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 30 innings in 22 Triple-A appearances.
May 19 2015Neris was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, the Morning Call's Stephen Gross reports.The Phillies needed to clear a spot for Wednesday's starter, Severino Gonzalez, and Neris was the guy who got sent down. He will offer organizational bullpen depth for the Phillies for the rest of the season.
May 17 2015Neris was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports.Though he'll be taking the 25-man roster spot of Chad Billingsley (shoulder), who was placed on the DL, Neris is slated to serve out of the Phillies' bullpen. The 25-year-old had a 5.94 ERA and a 16:9 K:BB ratio over 16.2 innings at Lehigh Valley this season.
Apr 27 2015Neris was sent to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.Neris made two appearances out of the the bullpen during his stint in Philadelphia. Ultimately he spent 2.2 innings on the mound and accrued an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.50 during that short time on the field. His demotion will make room for Severino Gonzalez to come up from Triple-A and make the start against the Cardinals on Tuesday.
Apr 22 2015Neris was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.Neris will take the spot of Sean O'Sullivan on the active roster and Dustin McGowan - who will start for the Phillies on Thursday - in the bullpen. He's been pretty good through eighth innings in the minors this season, allowing just two runs on 10 hits and three walks, adding 11 strikeouts.
Aug 5 2014Neris was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley following Tuesday's game, The Morning Call's Stephen Gross reports.Neris made his only appearance with the Phillies in Tuesday's game, and was actually the winning pitcher, pitching a perfect final frame with one strikeout. David Buchanan was recalled as a corresponding move.
Aug 3 2014Neris has been called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.Neris will make his first trip up to the big leagues to take the place of recently demoted Phillippe Aumont. Over 40 appearances between Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season, the 25-year-old righty has posted a 3.82 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 6.4 K/9 across 63.2 innings. Neris will most likely slot into a middle relief role for the Phillies.