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The bullpen composition remains a work in progress The 2025 Atlanta Braves bullpen has been in a state of flux pretty much since Opening Day, when Hector Neris was asked to work high leverage and blew it in spectacular fashion.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Angels Sign Former Astros Star After Losing 3 Straight Games

After sprinting out to a 9-5 start, the Los Angeles Angels have dropped their last three games. While the offense has scored a combined four runs in those games, the bullpen is another big reason for the recent slide.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Angels sign former World Series champion to minor league deal

The Los Angeles Angels have decided to bring in one of their former AL West division rivals.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Hector Neris finds a new home

According to Robert Murray, Hector Neris has signed a minor-league contract with the Angels following a short stint with the Braves. The pipeline between the Angels and Braves continues.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 7

4 Takeaways From Atlanta Braves Brutal Start to Season

The Atlanta Braves are off to their rockiest start in nearly a decade. They sit at 1-8 on the season heading into their three-game series with the Phillies.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 3

Astros World Series Champion Now Free Agent After Terrible Start with Braves

Hector Neris was part of the pitching staff that helped clinch the 2022 World Series title for the Houston Astros. Now, the 35-year-old right-hander is looking for a new job.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2

Veteran reliever Hector Neris elects free agency

Veteran reliever Hector Neris elected free agency, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He’d been designated for assignment by the Braves on Monday.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31

Braves To Select Jesse Chavez, Designate Hector Neris For Assignment

11:08am: Atlanta has opted to designate right-hander Hector Neris for assignment, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Chavez will take his spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 31

Atlanta Braves Bullpen Not as Bad as You Think

The Atlanta Braves were swept by the San Diego Padres in a four-game series to open the season. A major sticking point from the rocky start has been the bullpen. In 12 innings pitched, the bullpen has an egregious 6.75 ERA early on.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 28

How long is Hector Neris going to stick on the roster?

There’s something to be said for being punished for your mistakes immediately... When I first started this daily question thingamajig, I knew I had to figure out a way to get to the start of the season, because once said season was started, the discussion points would come naturally.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Braves Make Announcement on Former Cubs Bust

Before the 2024 season, the Chicago Cubs signed Hector Neris to a one-year deal with the expectation that he would fill the closer role and be the lockdown closer that the Cubs have needed for quite some time.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 21

Braves select the contracts of three players, including top prospect

Today, the Braves announced they have selected the contracts of Drake Baldwin, Hector Neris, and Enyel de los Santos. This essentially solidifies their place on the Opening Day roster.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Braves select contract of top catching prospect

The Braves announced Friday that they have selected the contracts of top catching prospect Drake Baldwin and veteran relievers Hector Neris and Enyel De Los Santos.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 6

Braves Manager Impressed By Two Pitchers During Off-Day Outings

Two pitchers impressed Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker during the off day on Thursday. According to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, the Braves skipper was pleased with the outings from Grant Holmes and Hector Neris. Holmes threw four innings against minor league hitters on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 4

Sean Murphy Injury, Hector Neris, more

A not so fun Monday for the Braves Sean Murphy just cannot catch a break. In 2024, he went down with an injury in the first game of the season. Now, in 2025, he will miss the start of the season again as he out 4-6 weeks with a cracked rib.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 3

Ex-World Series Champion Signs Minor League Deal With Atlanta Braves, Joins Club in Florida

The Atlanta Braves have a new face – and right arm – at spring training on Monday with the addition of reliever Hector Neris on a minor league deal. That’s according to Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, who reported the news Monday morning.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 3

Former Philadelphia Phillies Star Reliever Signs With Archrival Atlanta Braves

A former Philadelphia Phillies standout reliever is back in the National League East. As first reported by Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution,

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Astros reunite with reliever from World Series team

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 22, 2024

Making the Case: Hector Neris Is Primed to Be Cubs' New Closer

After Adbert Alzolay's fourth blown save on the season on Saturday, it became evident that the Chicago Cubs needed a change in the closer role. For a team determined to reach the postseason, there's a slim margin for error when it comes to finishing close games.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27, 2024

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 17, 2024

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13, 2024

Pair of AL contenders are 'potential frontrunners' for Neris

Pair of AL contenders are 'potential frontrunners' for Hector Neris

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28, 2023

Astros-Mariners finale takes an ugly turn

During Wednesday’s rubber match of a three-game series between Houston and Seattle, benches cleared in the sixth inning after Hector Neris struck out Mariners star CF Julio Rodríquez and then taunted him.

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