Josh Hader Remains Without a Timetable to Return
Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader (biceps) is playing catch from the mound, but he has not had a bullpen session yet. Manager Joe Espada said there isn't a schedule yet for Hader to throw a bullpen, which keeps him without a timetable to return. It seems unlikely that Hader will be able to get back to full speed before Opening Day at this point, since Houston is sure to be cautious with the 31-year-old lefty. If Hader is not ready for Opening Day in late March, setup man Bryan Abreu will most likely fill in as the Astros' closer to start the season. Both Abreu and Hader have been excellent when healthy, and Abreu will be a nice option while Hader is out. Hader can still be a dominant force when he returns, although his increased injury risk is causing him to slide in fantasy baseball drafts this preseason.
Source: Matt Kawahara
Source: Matt Kawahara
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