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6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader to start season on 15-day injured list, will miss opening day

Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader will begin the season on the 15-day injured list

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Astros get bad news on Josh Hader for Opening Day amid shoulder injury | Sporting News This is not a good sign for the Astros for Hader.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Behind schedule in recovery, Hader to open season on injured list Astros closer Josh Hader will start the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada told reporters on Wednesday morning. Houston will ope...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Will begin season on injured list Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Hader (biceps) will begin the season on the injured list, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hader returned to the mound with a bullpen session Tuesday, which went well. However, he's simply going to run out of time when it comes to Opening Day availability. Espada did not offer a timetable for Hader's season debut, but it seems that the reliever's absence could be brief if he continues making strides with his recovery from left biceps inflammation. Bryan Abreu will open the season as Houston's closer.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hader throws 1st spring bullpen, but Opening Day status up in air WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- As the calendar creeps closer towards the middle of March -- and with Opening Day a little more than two weeks away...

MARCH 10 • MLB.COM

Pleased with bullpen session Hader (biceps) said that it was "all positives" during a 15-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Throwing from the mound for the first time since he developed left biceps inflammation prior to reporting to Astros camp, Hader was pleased with his velocity, the action his his pitches and his mechanics during the bullpen session. When asked about his potential availability for Opening Day, Hader didn't dismiss the possibility, saying only, "we'll see." The consensus is that a stint on the 15-day injured list to begin the season is likely, but it's possible Hader could change the Astros' minds if he looks good over the next couple weeks.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set for bullpen session Tuesday Hader (biceps) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact It will be Hader's first time throwing off a mound since he developed left biceps inflammation before reporting to Astros camp. While he has not yet been officially ruled out for Opening Day, Hader is unlikely to be able to avoid a stint on the injured list. That would set up Bryan Abreu to be utilized as the Astros' closer at the beginning of the season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for mound work next week Hader (biceps) will throw a bullpen session early next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hader developed left biceps inflammation before reporting to Astros camp and has been limited to flat-ground work since then. He also missed the final seven-plus weeks of last season with a left shoulder strain, so he hasn't pitched in a game setting since early August of last year. Hader is unlikely to have time to ramp up for Opening Day, setting up Bryan Abreu to serve as the Astros' early-season closer.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Could throw off mound next week Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Hader (biceps) could throw a bullpen session next week, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Hader has been limited to flat-ground work since he came down with left biceps inflammation just before the start of Astros camp. He is not expected to be ready for Opening Day, as Hader needs time to ramp things back up before being game-ready. Hader has not pitched in a game setting since early August of last year, as he missed the final seven-plus weeks of the season with a left shoulder strain. Bryan Abreu is lined up to serve as Houston's closer at the beginning of the season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch off mound Hader (biceps) played catch off the mound Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Hader was just tossing the ball and not throwing a bullpen session, so while it's a step in his rehab progression, it's a minor one. Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Hader is not yet scheduled for a bullpen session. It appears unlikely at this point that Hader will have time to ramp up for Opening Day, and if that's the case, Bryan Abreu would be in line to fill in as Houston's closer.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Might not be ready for Opening Day Hader (biceps) could begin the season on the injured list, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Astros have not ruled Hader out for Opening Day as he works his way back from left biceps inflammation. However, the closer is not included in the team's roster projection by Rome, who writes that it's "difficult to envision" the Astros rushing Hader back for the opener. Hader is currently limited to playing light catch on flat ground and it's unclear when he'll be allowed to throw off a mound again. If Hader does need to miss time, Bryan Abreu would assume the closer role for the Astros.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Todd Kalas calls Josh Hader's absence a 'devastating blow' as Astros await closer's return | Sporting News Could Josh Hader be the difference maker for the Astros?

FEBRUARY 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Plays catch Wednesday Hader (biceps) played catch out to 90 feet Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hader is still in the early stages of his throwing program after he was briefly shut down earlier this month when he experienced inflammation in his left biceps. Prior to that, Hader missed the final month and a half of the 2025 season while recovering from a left shoulder strain, but he appeared to have a normal offseason before the biceps issue cropped up following his fourth bullpen session of the winter, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Hader still has a chance of completing his throwing program in advance of Opening Day, but if he suffers a setback or otherwise requires a brief stint on the injured list to begin the season, Bryan Abreu would likely rank as the top option for saves out of the Houston bullpen.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Astros closer Josh Hader playing catch again after biceps tendinitis in offseason

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader is playing catch in spring training after the six-time All-Star left-hander dealt with biceps tendinitis

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Astros closer Josh Hader (biceps) uncertain for Opening Day Deadspin | Astros closer Josh Hader (biceps) uncertain for Opening Day

FEBRUARY 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Astros' mission for Mariners revenge already has a Josh Hader problem Entering last season there was no denying the Houston Astros were Kings of the AL West, with seven division titles in eight years. (Along wi...

FEBRUARY 11 • SODOMOJO.COM

Hader's spring buildup slowed after biceps tendinitis WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Astros closer Josh Hader, who missed the final two months of last season with a left shoulder capsule strain, had t...

FEBRUARY 11 • MLB.COM

Diagnosed with bicep inflammation Hader will resume a throwing program Wednesday after being shut down since early February with left bicep inflammation, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It seems the left shoulder strain that sidelined Hader for the final seven-plus weeks of last season is behind him, but now he has a new injury to contend with. Hader will resume throwing Wednesday and ramp up slowly, and his status for Opening Day is up in the air. If Hader needs some time on the injured list, Bryan Abreu would step in as the Astros' closer.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Astros get concerning injury update on Josh Hader ahead of Spring Training | Sporting News This isn't great news for the Astros.

FEBRUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Throwing lightly on flat ground Hader (shoulder) has been throwing lightly on flat ground and the Astros expect to have a better idea as to his status by the middle of this week, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

Impact Earlier in the offseason, Hader -- who missed the final seven-plus weeks of last season with a left shoulder strain -- told Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle that he felt "back to normal" and had been throwing off a mound. This latest update suggests there's less certainty about the closer's health, however. If it turns out that Hader had a setback or simply isn't ready, Bryan Abreu would be next in line for saves in the Houston bullpen.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Buehler, Carlos Rodon, Josh Hader's wives react as Alex Bregman and Reagan enjoy family vacation amid scenic sunset and golf outing Alex Bregman’s wife, Reagan, shared a moment from a family outing on Wednesday. She posted a photo dump of her little reset on Instagram.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Hader, wife Maria continue to give back in Houston with toy drive HOUSTON -- When Maria and Josh Hader decided to make Houston their full-time home following Josh's signing with the Astros prior to the 2024...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • MLB.COM

Expects normal offseason Hader (shoulder) stated Monday that his shoulder feels back at full strength after completing his rehab program a few weeks ago, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Hader's 2025 season came to an early end after he was diagnosed with a left shoulder strain, but he's feeling strong after finishing up his rehab. The lefty noted Monday that he thinks he'll be able to throw as he normally would leading up to spring training. "It should be normal," said Hader. "Obviously, intensity gets up and we'll see how that goes and how I'm recovering, bouncing back from that. But as of now, everything is status quo, back to normal."

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing off mound General manager Dana Brown said Wednesday that Hader (shoulder) has thrown off a mound three times, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hader's season ended in mid-August after he suffered a left shoulder strain, but he appears to be making significant progress in his recovery. The Astros have yet to establish a return timeline for the lefty closer, however, so his availability for the start of spring training remains unknown.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader to start season on 15-day injured list, will miss opening day

Astros closer Josh Hader playing catch again after biceps tendinitis in offseason