Astros bring back veteran reliever Hector Neris

LOS ANGELES AP The Houston Astros brought back Hector Neris signing the -year-old right-hander on Saturday This is the third stint with the Astros for Neris who was part of Houston s World Series-winning band He previously pitched this season for the Los Angeles Angels going - with a ERA in appearances He is - with a ERA in major league appearances all in relief over seasons Neris will wear No again for the Astros and was with the unit for Saturday s contest at the Los Angeles Dodgers Right-hander Jason Alexander was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land AP MLB https apnews com hub mlb Source