US EditionHouston Astros All-Star Closer Josh Hader Will Be Shut Down From Throwing for About Three Weeks
All-Star closer Josh Hader will miss about three weeks to rehabilitate a left shoulder capsule sprain after reporting discomfort following a season-high pitch count, Astros said.
- On Friday, All-Star closer Josh Hader was diagnosed with a left shoulder capsule sprain and will be shut down from throwing for three weeks, the Houston Astros announced.
- On Monday, Hader reported shoulder discomfort after throwing a season-high 36 pitches last Friday in New York, Astros manager Joe Espada said.
- A six-time All-Star in his second year under a five-year, $95 million contract, Josh Hader is 6-2 with a 2.05 ERA and 28 saves in 48 appearances, having converted his first 25 chances.
- After Hader's shutdown, Manager Joe Espada said they are likely to handle closing duties most days, with Bennett Sousa and Bryan Abreu filling most roles.
- The Houston Astros lead the AL West by 1.5 games despite 13 injured players, but losing Hader shifts relievers into new roles and impacts division race dynamics.
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Independent EspañolHOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros star closer Josh Hader will be out for approximately three weeks after the team announced Friday that he was diagnosed with a strained left shoulder capsule. Hader was placed on the injured list Monday for the first time in his nine-year major league career because of a shoulder strain. Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Hader would seek a second opinion before determining his next course of action. Gener…
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