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Astros’ Josh Hader Shut Down for Three Weeks with Shoulder Strain

He will spend three weeks shut down before beginning a ramp-up that makes a regular-season comeback unlikely

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 08: Josh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros pitches during the tenth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 08, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Aug 8, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • The Astros placed Josh Hader on the 15-day injured list after diagnosing a left shoulder capsule strain that bars him from throwing for approximately three weeks.
  • Hader said he’ll need an additional three weeks of ramp-up once cleared, effectively ruling out a return before season’s end and shifting his focus to a one-inning postseason role.
  • General manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada expressed confidence in a closer-by-committee setup, with Bryan Abreu and Bennett Sousa poised to cover high-leverage situations.
  • Yordan Alvarez took eight live at-bats in West Palm Beach and is set to begin a Double-A rehab assignment on August 19, and Jake Meyers is close to starting his own rehab stint.
  • The decision underscores a cautious strategy to protect Hader’s long-term health and sustain bullpen effectiveness as Houston defends its narrow AL West lead.