Closer Hector Neris #50 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Phillies closer Hector Neris is approaching a Phillies all-time worst record.
Blown saves have been a tracked statistic in Major League Baseball since 1988. Saves, however, have been tracked since 1969. And while Jonathan Papelbon is infamously recognized as the Philadelphia Phillies all-time saves leader, current closer Hector Neris is dangerously close to setting the franchise record for most save opportunities blown.
Neris currently has 24 career blown saves, just two shy of 2008 World Series champion Ryan Madson’s franchise record of 26, according to FanGraphs.