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Completes bullpen Friday Hader (biceps) threw a bullpen Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hader's scheduled bullpen seemingly went as planned, which means the veteran lefty is still on schedule. Astros general Manager Dana Brown said Thursday that Hader will begin facing hitters by mid-April, so he's still a ways away from returning.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters by mid-April Astros general manager Dana Brown said Thursday that Hader (biceps) will begin facing hitters by "mid-April," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Working his way back from left biceps tendinitis, Hader has been throwing off the mound since early March and is slated for another bullpen session Friday. He's still a couple weeks away from facing hitters, though, and will surely need a rehab assignment before being activated, making it unlikely he'll be back before late April. Houston will use Bryan Abreu at closer while Hader is sidelined.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Astros and Angels meet in season opener

The Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels in the season opener

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Officially placed on injured list The Astros placed Hader (biceps) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Hader resumed mound work in early March but has not made an appearance in a game since he was diagnosed with left biceps tendinitis in early February. The southpaw is sure to require a rehab assignment before rejoining Houston's active roster. Bryan Abreu will be the Astros' closer while Hader is sidelined.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa to open season on injured list with oblique strain

Houston Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa will begin the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said Thursday

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

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MARCH 12 • 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

MARCH 11 • 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.

MARCH 11 • 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...

MARCH 11 • 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.

MARCH 11 • 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

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