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    HectorNeris

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #51
    • Relief Pitcher
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      6' 2", 227 lbs
    • Birthdate
      6/14/1989 (37)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic
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      Tempers flare in Boston after Neris' intentional balk

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      Tempers flare in Boston after Neris' intentional balk
      Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images

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        Astros bring back 36-yo veteran reliever Neris

        • 1Y
        Astros bring back 36-yo veteran reliever Neris
        AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

        Braves

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          Braves promote 41-year-old Chavez, DFA Neris

          • 2Y
          Braves promote 41-year-old Chavez, DFA Neris
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            Reliever Neris rejoins Astros for second stint

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            Reliever Neris rejoins Astros for second stint
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              Cubs release former closer Neris, call up Neely

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