"Star Astros closer will begin the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list, manager Joe Espada announced to the team's beat this morning. He's been slowed by a biceps issue this spring after missing the final seven weeks of the 2025 season due to a capsule strain in his shoulder."
"Hader has progressed to throwing and pitched an encouraging bullpen session yesterday, but the team simply won't have enough time to get him built up before the season begins. Righty Bryan Abreu will very likely be in line to close games for Houston while Hader is shelved."
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader will begin the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list due to a biceps injury sustained during spring training. Hader missed the final seven weeks of the 2025 season with a shoulder capsule strain. Although he has progressed to throwing and completed an encouraging bullpen session, the team determined insufficient time remains to build him up before the season starts. Right-handed pitcher Bryan Abreu is expected to assume closing responsibilities for the Astros during Hader's absence.
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