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Throwing live BP Hader (biceps) is throwing live batting practice Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran left-hander has been throwing bullpen sessions for a while and has finally been cleared to face live batters after sitting out all of spring training due to biceps inflammation. Making his season debut for the Astros before the end of April still appears to be in play. However, early May seems more realistic for Hader given that he's likely to require a handful of rehab outings in the minors before being fully cleared.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies come into matchup with the Astros on losing streak

The Colorado Rockies enter the matchup with the Houston Astros as losers of four games in a row

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Astros look to end 7-game road losing streak, play the Mariners

The Houston Astros will look to break their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Smith leads Astros against the Mariners after 4-hit game

The Houston Astros play the Seattle Mariners after Cam Smith had four hits on Saturday in an 8-7 loss to the Mariners

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Seemingly close to facing hitters Hader (biceps) could face hitters next week, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hader began the season on the IL after being diagnosed with biceps inflammation in the early portion of spring training. Astros GM Dana Brown said in late March that the veteran closer would begin facing hitters by mid-April, and that scenario still seems to be very much in play. Hader has been tossing bullpen sessions, and throwing to live hitters would represent another significant step toward a return. Activation before the end of April remains a possibility for Hader.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Astros take road slide into matchup against the Mariners

The Houston Astros visit the Seattle Mariners looking to end a five-game road losing streak

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Astros play the Mariners looking to break road skid

The Houston Astros will attempt to break their four-game road slide in a matchup with the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Astros try to end road losing streak, face the Rockies

The Houston Astros visit the Colorado Rockies looking to stop a three-game road losing streak

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros play in game 2 of series

The Colorado Rockies lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Houston Astros

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Astros visit the Rockies to start 3-game series

The Colorado Rockies open a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Monday

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Astros with 1-0 series lead

The Athletics take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Houston Astros

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Astros seek to prolong win streak, play the Athletics

The Houston Astros will try to keep a five-game win streak alive when they take on the Athletics

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Astros host the Red Sox on 4-game home win streak

The Houston Astros, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Altuve leads Astros against the Red Sox following 4-hit game

The Houston Astros take on the Boston Red Sox after Jose Altuve had four hits on Monday in an 8-1 win over the Red Sox

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Angels bring 2-1 series advantage over Astros into game 4

The Los Angeles Angels play the Houston Astros with a 2-1 series lead

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Angels face the Astros with 2-0 series lead

The Los Angeles Angels meet the Houston Astros with a 2-0 series lead

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

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 19 • SI.COM

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MARCH 19 • SI.COM

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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

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