Josh Hader

Josh Hader delivered a flawless performance, tossing a hitless inning to notch his 29th save in the Astros' 6-3 victory over the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 10 pitches, striking out one without allowing any walks or runs. This outing underscores Hader's role as a dominant closer, especially given his impressive season stats including a 3.19 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (13.3 K/9) and a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.40) continues to make him a top-tier fantasy option. The consistency in his performances, highlighted by his low BABIP (.225), suggests sustained success, making him a must-start in all fantasy formats.

Josh Hader worked around a walk to throw a scoreless inning on Sunday against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Hader worked around a leadoff walk and forced a double play to clinch the win. He earned his 28th save on the season.

Josh Hader worked a scoreless inning with two strikeouts on Sunday against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Hader needed just 11 pitches to earn his 27th save on the season. He has bounced back after some struggles earlier in the year.

Josh Hader notched another save in Saturday's tight 5-4 victory over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one hit and struck out one in a clean inning of work. This performance slightly lowers his ERA and WHIP, reinforcing his role as a reliable closer for the Astros. With 25 saves now under his belt this season, Hader continues to be a solid option for fantasy managers in need of saves, despite a somewhat elevated ERA. His high strikeout rate remains an attractive asset, and his ability to limit walks and hits should keep him in the elite tier of fantasy closers, especially in leagues that heavily reward strikeouts and saves.

Josh Hader delivered a pristine performance, tossing a hitless inning to notch a save as the Astros edged out the Rangers 6-4 on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 11 pitches, striking out one without allowing any walks or runs. This outing underscores Hader's role as a reliable closer for Houston, especially given his impressive season stats including a 3.75 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (13.8 K/9) and manage tight situations with a solid 4.28 strikeout-to-walk ratio continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. Despite a slightly elevated ERA, his performance in high-leverage moments, like this game, should keep him firmly in the role of closer, where he's likely to rack up more saves if he maintains this form.