Astros closer Josh Hader has a shoulder capsule strain. He'll be shut down three weeks before being reevaluated. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader said he hopes to pitch again in 2025, even if it means in the postseason, after being shut down because of a left shoulder issue. Hader will

Cristian Javier had a nice return! Let's rank Javier, Zebby Matthews and Jacob Lopez. Josh Hader is dealing with a shoulder injury. Who's next up? How do we rank the young hitters who've emerged recently?

Astros manager Joe Espada said placing All-Star closer Josh Hader on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder strain Tuesday was a “punch in the gut,” though the club still doesn’t know the severity of the injury or how long he will be sidelined.

Astros' closer Josh Hader compliments Tigers' manager A.J. Hinch for his ability to manage the lineup and bullpen

Hader, 31, has pitched just three times in August, with his most recent appearance (on Aug. 8) doubling as his seventh this season in which he's logged four or more outs. He's been highly effective overall, tallying a 2.05 ERA (202 ERA+) and a 4.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio.