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    Hector Neris

    HectorNeris

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #51
    • Relief Pitcher
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      1.88 m, 102 kg
    • Birthdate
      14/6/1989 (36)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
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      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
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        Astros bring back 36-yo veteran reliever Neris

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          Braves promote 41-year-old Chavez, DFA Neris

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

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