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In the offseason, the Cubs front office sought to add experience to the bullpen. The veteran relievers last season didn’t pan out as the club hoped.
This year, they signed veteran reliever Hector Neris, 34, in part for his talent but also because he could be a leader for a relatively young bullpen. After Saturday’s 1-0 walk-off win, starter Shota Imanaga explained how Neris has impacted the locker room.
“He [Neris] gave a speech and usually, it’s after a loss,” Imanaga said. “But the fact he did it after a win is very reassuring.