Astros Not Naming a Set Closer With Josh Hader Ailing
Josh Hader (shoulder) landed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a left-shoulder strain and is expected to miss more than two weeks. Manager Joe Espada did not anoint a fill-in closer on Tuesday and hasn't established specific roles for the back end of the bullpen with Hader out. "I'm not naming (anyone) for the ninth, naming (anyone) for the eighth," Espada said. Bennett Sousa got the save over the Boston Red Sox on Monday when Hader was unavailable, but the favorite for the majority of the save opportunities in Houston with Hader out will be Bryan Abreu. However, Espada indicated the team could mix and match in the late innings without Hader, who has converted 28 of his 29 save chances in 2025. Abreu has pitched very well in a setup role this year, and his nine career saves are the most among the rest of the group. If Abreu is still available on your league's waiver wire, pick him up immediately.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
Houston Astros left-handed closer Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara

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