Neshek (foot) underwent an MRI on his foot Tuesday and the results came back clean, the Houston Chronicle reports. Neshek was experiencing discomfort in his foot Monday, and team doctors believed it could be the start of a stress fracture in his fifth metatarsal. However, the MRI revealed no structural damage, and Neshek believes the pain may have been caused by using new cleats. When I went in yesterday, I asked em and they said possibly it could be surgery, which freaked me out but it's not the case," Neshek said. "It's relatively minor. Just take a few days to heal it up." Neshek said he may have to miss 7-to-10 days at the most.

Neshek pitched out of a bases-loaded jam Sunday during a scoreless inning of relief in his 2015 Grapefruit League debut against the Braves. "They put me to work there," Neshek said after the game. "You had five months off and that's my first appearance, and you're hoping just to throw the ball over the plate. I was very pleased. I felt awesome out there. These early ones, you just want to hope your control is there and you can hit some of your shots and then grow from that. I was more than thrilled with my outing." Neshek is scheduled to make his next spring appearance Thursday against the Tigers.

Neshek has agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million contract with the Astros on Wednesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The Astros also added Luke Gregerson in another free agent signing to bolster their bullpen. Neshek likely won't become the closer, but he'll likely have a high-leverage role.

Neshek pitched a perfect ninth inning Tuesday against the Pirates to secure his fifth save of the year. With Trevor Rosenthal pitching the last two days, Cardinals' manager Mike Matheny went to Neshek for the save and Neshek didn't disappoint. While he wont get a lot of saves, his ERA (1.37), WHIP (0.66) and K:BB ratio (61:7) are second to none.

Neshak came on in the ninth inning for the Cardinals to pick up his fourth save of the season against the Padres, giving up one run on two hits while striking out one hitter. With how well Neshak has pitched this season, the Cardinals are not afraid to go to him giving closer Trevor Rosenthal some rest. Neshak has been dominant on the season with an ERA sitting at 0.88 on the year. He may snag a couple more saves down the stretch, but Rosenthal is still the guy in St. Louis.

Neshek pitched a perfect ninth inning versus Boston on Thursday to record his third save of the season. Trevor Rosenthal had pitched in the previous two games, and has been used frequently in general in August, so St. Louis turned to Neshek for the save Thursday. He's been fantastic in middle relief for the Cardinals this season, posting 17 holds and a 0.76 ERA and 0.59 WHIP in 47.1 innings.

Pat Neshek earned his second career save Tuesday in the Cardinals' victory over the Mets. Neshek was called on to stymie the Mets' ninth-inning rally after Jason Motte allowed a long solo home run and a double to lead off the frame. Neshek now has a 0.92 ERA, 0.61 WHIP, and 29/4 K/BB ratio in 29 1/3 innings this season. He's next in line for saves behind Trevor Rosenthal.

Pat Neshek earned his first career save in the Cardinals' extra-innings defeat of the Royals on Wednesday. Neshek retired all three batters he faced in the bottom of the 11th inning and now boasts a 1.03 ERA, 0.61 WHIP, and 28/3 K/BB ratio in 26 1/3 total frames this season for St. Louis. Trevor Rosenthal allowed two inherited runners to score in the ninth inning Wednesday but probably isn't in danger yet of losing his grip on the closer gig. Neshek would have to be considered next-in-line with Jason Motte still struggling to find his pre-Tommy John surgery velocity.

Cardinals purchased the contract of RHP Pat Neshek from Triple-A Memphis. Neshek had a 3.24 ERA and nice 11/2 K/BB ratio over 8 1/3 innings this spring to wrap up a spot. He'll serve as a right-handed specialist in the bullpen.

Cardinals signed RHP Pat Neshek to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Neshek, 33, had a 3.35 ERA and 29/15 K/BB ratio in 40 1/3 innings last season with the Athletics. The sidearmer is nice depth to have around for St. Louis, but it could be a challenge for him to win a bullpen job in the spring.