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Angels sign reliever Héctor Neris to minor league contract

Angels sign reliever Héctor Neris to minor league contract | iNFOnews.ca
FILE - Houston Astros pitcher Héctor Neris throws during the fifth inning of Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels signed reliever Héctor Neris to a minor league contract and assigned him Thursday to their team in the Arizona Complex League.

The 35-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment by Atlanta after he allowed five runs in two appearances during the Braves’ opening series at San Diego.

Neris was the Philadelphia Phillies’ closer 2017-19, compiling 65 saves during that span. With the Houston Astros two years ago, Neris had a 1.71 ERA in 71 appearances.

The Angels’ 6.11 bullpen ERA ranks 29th in the majors.

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