Overview

• Hader was placed on the 15-day injured list after reporting shoulder discomfort during warmups following his two-inning outing on August 8.
• Team doctors diagnosed a left shoulder capsule strain and announced he will not throw for approximately three weeks before reassessing his status.
• Manager Joe Espada confirmed Hader is seeking a second medical opinion to determine whether rest alone will suffice or further treatment is needed.
• Bryan Abreu has assumed late-inning and closer responsibilities, increasing strain on the Astros’ bullpen as the AL West race tightens.
• ESPN insider Buster Olney cautioned that given the timing and nature of the injury, Hader may realistically be unable to pitch again in 2025, complicating Houston’s postseason planning.