Morning Rundown: Cubs sign Hector Neris, Adam Frazier signs with Royals
A couple of free agent signings over the weekend.
The Chicago Cubs have had one of the slower off-seasons but made a splash recently, signing relief pitcher Hector Neris to a one-year contract with an option for the 2025 season.
Neris has spent the last two years with the Houston Astros after coming over from Philadelphia.
He posted a 1.71 ERA in 2023 with 77 strikeouts in 68.1 innings pitched.
On Saturday, former Pirates Adam Frazier signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Royals.
Frazier spent the first five and a half years of his major league career with the Pirates before being traded to the San Diego Padres.
He posted a career-best 13 home runs with the Baltimore Orioles last year, the third time he’s hit double digits.
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Sorry Cubbies, but Neris is no Chapman. Even though his ERA looks better, his FIP, more than 2 runs higher, says he’s poised to come crashing back to earth. Hopefully every time he faces the Bucs this season.
Exclude a couple guys named Taillon and Cole, the diminutive 6th round pick has exceeded the combined WAR of every Pirate first round pick since Andrew McCutchen blessed this franchise.
Remarkable achievement for Adam Frazier to continue getting work into his 9th year in the league. I find myself increasingly routing for these types over the latest flavor of the week.
I promise this is a pro-Frazier and not anti-Pirate post.