How much did the Houston Astros save, then, by giving Hector Neris a chance to relieve? Or, perhaps more crucially, how much of their Josh Hader transaction was funded in part by allowing Neris to walk?
This past weekend, Neris inked a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs. Neris played for the Astros for two seasons, including as a member of the 2022 World Series squad.
The Athletic is finally revealing the specifics of Neris’ deal. A one-year contract with an option was the rumoured c
So how much did theav Houston Astros se by allowing Hector Neris to enter the game as a reliever? Or, maybe more importantly, how much of their Josh Hader deal was made possible by letting Neris go free?
Neris signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs this past weekend. Neris spent two seasons as an Astros player, and he was a part of the team that won the 2022 World Series.
The details of Neris’ contract are now being disclosed by The Athletic. The rumoured part of the agreement was a one-year contract with an option. In 2024, Neris will make $9 million. In 2025, the Cubs will have a $9 million club option.omponent of the agreement. Neris will earn $9 million in 2024. The Cubs own a $9 million club option in 2025.
The Astros should feel pretty good about themselves, given what Neris received and what the Astros awarded Hader ($19 million annually). With just $10 million more than Chicago paid for Neris, they exchanged a reliever about to enter his 35th season for a young closer who might be the finest in the game.
That also doesn’t account for what Stanek and Maton will ultimately obtain.
For the Cubs, the Neris trade is a solid one. It also improves Hader’s deal a little bit, which is why the Astros went all in to acquire him.
