One of the Cubs’ biggest issues in 2023 was not having enough solid relief help.
They’ve addressed that today with this signing:
Right-handed reliever Hector Neris and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $9 million contract that includes an option for 2025, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.
The $9M team option converts to a player option at 60 games. Total max w incentives: $23.25M.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 27, 2024Neris was lights-out last year for the Astros, posting a 1.