Earlier past summer, the Houston Astros traded standout outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs for a hefty sum. Houston made another move Friday afternoon, agreeing to terms with first baseman Christian Walker. With the upgrades Houston is making, certain players will not return in 2025. Cody Williams of FanSided recently projected that the Astros would part ways with reliever Hector Neris this winter. Neris is expected to sign a $5 million deal somewhere, according to Spotrac. “If we’re being real, what the Astros now likely plan to do with reliever Hector Neris is not solely related to the Walker trade,” Williams pointed out. “Rather, it’s the entirety of what Houston has been doing this offseason, and Walker is now a
Part of this puts the 35-year-old right-hander on notice.
“Additionally, as a result of the Tucker trade, former Cubs top prospect Hayden Wesneski has joined Houston. While he is projected to be a starter in the long run, he might also be employed out of the bullpen, lending validity to the notion that Neris will not be returning to the Astros.” It just makes sense to cut relations with Neris. According to Williams, the Astros are going all-in this winter. They’ve made a few big moves, and there will most certainly be more to come. All of these measures aim to position the Astros to compete in 2025, 2026, and beyond. Bringing Neris back would not accomplish that. A right-hander will In 2025, they will most likely pitch for a new team.
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