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    Josh Hader

    JoshHader

    Houston Astros
    • Houston Astros
    • #71
    • Relief Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.91 m, 85 kg
    • Birthdate
      7/4/1994 (32)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Millersville, MD
    • Status
      60-day IL

    2025 season stats

    • SV
      28
      Tied-11th
    • ERA
      2.05
    • K
      76
      150+
    • WHIP
      0.85
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          Josh Hader of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 10, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.
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              • Astros' Hader playing catch after offseason injury
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                Astros' Hader playing catch after offseason injury
                • Astros' Hader behind schedule after biceps issue
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                  Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader celebrates after winning a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Houston, Friday, June 27, 2025.
                  • Astros' Hader working back from shoulder injury
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                    • Buster Olney
                    Josh Hader of the Houston Astros pitches in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park.
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                        Astros star closer Hader aiming for playoff return
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                          Astros say Hader won't throw for about 3 weeks

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                        Dodgers acquire Alek Thomas in trade with Diamondbacks

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