Scouting Report: Josh Hader
Houston Astros | RP
Overall
Summary
Josh Hader, 32-year-old Houston Astros closer, is recovering from left biceps tendinitis and progressing through minor-league rehab assignments. He has completed four rehab outings (4 scoreless innings, 3 hits allowed, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts) and requires approximately five more rehab appearances before activation. Expected return to MLB in late May or early June 2026. Hader was dominant in 2025 with a 2.05 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 76 strikeouts, and 28 saves across 52⅔ innings. Upon return, he should immediately resume the ninth-inning closer role for Houston, as Bryan King has been filling in during his absence.
Strengths
- Throwing scoreless innings in rehab outings
- Strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (6:1) in rehab appearances
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