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Cubs roster moves: Hector Neris released, Jack Neely will be called up

eHector Neris has been a Cub many have loved to hate this year.

No more:

Chicago Cubs news: Reliever Hector Neris was DFA'd and has already cleared waivers, sources tell ESPN. He's being released. Jack Neely, acquired from the Yankees in the Mark Leiter Jr trade, is being called up to take his place.

— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) August 20, 2024

Neris appeared in 46 games for the Cubs and had 17 saves — but also five blown saves, several in spectacular fashion, the most recent Saturday against the Blue Jays, though the Cubs came back and won that game anyway.