The 6-6 reliever had two tours of duty with the Astros in 2013 and 2014, notching 20 saves and posting a 2.97 ERA in 75-2/3rd innings pitched. Veras was one of four Astros chosen to represent MLB in the 2014 MLB vs. Japan All­Star Series.

For his career, the Dominican righty posted a 23-23 record and 3.91 ERA with 27 saves over nine seasons with the Yankees, Indians, Marlins, Pirates, Brewers, Astros, Tigers and Cubs.