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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
Neris hasn't been a game-changer but would have been a nice fit in the 7th inning.
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Relative to the backend of our bullpen, he may as well be Dennis Eckersley. Although Neris hasn't been lights out by any means, his release by the Cubs was while he occupied their closer role and was solely for financial reasons. Neris would have had some options vest potentially, based on his season totals as a Cub. After his release, he was a a cheap, no strings attached flier easily worthy of supplanting one of our relievers. He'll work towards setting up Josh Hader, though I would have preferred him looking to claim that role in support of Lucas Erceg instead.