Astros, Josh Hader
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Astros manager Joe Espada said placing All-Star closer Josh Hader on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder strain Tuesday was a “punch in the gut,” though the club still doesn’t know the severity of the injury or how long he will be sidelined.
The Astros closer Josh Hader underwent tests on his throwing shoulder Monday, making him unavailable for Houston's series opener against the Red Sox.
After the Houston Astros welcomed back Cristian Javier to their starting rotation on Monday following a 15-month absence due to Tommy John surgery, All-Star closer Josh Hader took his place on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder discomfort.
In a major potential shakeup for fantasy bullpens, Eric Samulski advises fantasy managers to proactively target a pair of Astros relievers in the wake of Josh Hader's reported shoulder discomfort.