Héctor Neris Stats

Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Neris was given a four-game suspension from Major League Baseball on Tuesday for throwing near the head of Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez after warnings had been issued on Monday night. Neris will appeal his four-game ban, so he'll be available out of the bullpen for Houston on Tuesday. The 32-year-old has been very effective this year as a setup man for closer Ryan Pressly, allowing only eight earned runs on 14 hits while walking five and striking out 27 in 24 innings over a league-high 26 appearances. The former Phillies closer is sporting a 3.00 ERA, a 0.79 WHIP and a 29.4% strikeout rate.

3 months ago

Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Neris took the loss in Monday's contest against the Boston Red Sox, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk in one inning of work. He struck out one batter. Neris has largely been excellent as a primary set-up man this year, and this is only the second time he has been scored upon in 15 appearances. This performance raises his ERA and WHIP to 2.12 and 0.71, respectively, and his five holds make him a strong option in leagues that reward that statistic.

4 months ago

Houston Astros reliever Hector Neris recorded the final three outs during the club's 4-0 win over the Mariners Saturday night. It was a non-save situation for the right-hander, but it might be a telling sign that manager Dusty Baker went to him in a relatively close game versus a division rival after Ryan Pressly landed on the IL earlier today. Neris has five scoreless appearances so far to his credit with his new club in 2022, and has 84 career saves under his belt to make him the most experienced ninth-inning reliever in the bullpen. The 32-year-old veteran should be scooped up in all formats that count saves since the Astros will provide him with opportunities as long as Pressly is shelved.

5 months ago