Josh Hader Unlikely to Return During Regular Season
Josh Hader (shoulder) is unlikely to return in the regular season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Hader, who went on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 11 with a left shoulder capsule strain, is now in the early stages of a three-week break from throwing. The 31-year-old is holding out hope that he'll be able to ramp up for a postseason return, but he'll likely be limited to a one-inning role if he does. Assuming Hader's regular season is over, his sixth All-Star campaign will wrap up with sparkling numbers across the board. He put up a 2.05 ERA with a .85 WHIP, 76:16 K:BB, and 28 saves in 29 chances over 52 2/3 innings. While manager Joe Espada said earlier this week that he wouldn't name a full-time closer in Hader's absence, Bryan Abreu looks like a logical replacement. The righty logged his first save on Wednesday in a win over the Boston Red Sox, and like Hader, he has posted elite numbers. Abreu owns a 1.64 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP, 81 strikeouts, and 25 walks in 55 frames.
Source: Chandler Rome - The Athletic
Houston Astros closer Source: Chandler Rome - The Athletic

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