Josh Hader

Astros GM Dana Brown told reporters that Josh Hader has thrown off the mound three timers while recovering from his shoulder injury.

Fantasy Impact

Hader missed the final month and a half this past season due to the shoulder injury. He should be a full-go heading into spring training.

Astros closer Josh Hader had follow-up imaging on his injured shoulder this week, which revealed "the capsule is healing" but he is still not ready to resume throwing.

Fantasy Impact

Hader has been ruled out of the remainder of the season but could return in the postseason. The southpaw worked to a tidy 2.05 ERA in 48 outings, locking down 28 saves in the process.

Astros closer Josh Hader (shoulder) will be sidelined for the remainder of the season, but could potentially return in the postseason.

Fantasy Impact

Hader spoke to the media on Saturday and said that a return this regular season is not likely, but there is some hope he could return in the postseason in a one-inning only role. The southpaw has been shut down for the next three weeks, cutting short a season in which he has been dominant on the mound. The 31-year-old has posted a 2.05 ERA alongside a 29.1% K-BB% across 48 outings, locking down 28 saves in the process.

Josh Hader (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a left shoulder capsule sprain. He will be shut down for three weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Hader went for a second opinion on Friday, and the plan has been put in place to stop throwing for at least three weeks. He will be re-evaluated at that point, where the next steps will be determined. Bryan Abreu will likely get the most save opportunities in the meantime, with Bennett Sousa seeing some as well.

Josh Hader is seeking a second opinion on his left shoulder strain.

Fantasy Impact

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that Josh Hader's injury "is going to take a little bit longer than the two weeks." While he's sidelined, expect Bryan Abreu to handle the majority of save opportunities with Bennett Sousa being the primary setup option.