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- Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader placed on 15-day injured list with shoulder strain</p>
<p>KRISTIE RIEKEN August 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM</p>
<p>Houston Astros closing pitcher Josh Hader pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) ()</p>
<p>HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a strained left shoulder.</p>
<p>The move, retroactive to Monday, comes after the left-hander reported shoulder discomfort before Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox.</p>
<p>"It's (a) punch in the gut," manager Joe Espada said. "But ... he's seeing doctors right now. We're getting more tests done and hopefully this is not going to be a long-term thing."</p>
<p>Espada added that they don't yet know the severity of the injury and should know more after additional testing.</p>
<p>Espada said he would not name a closer to fill in while Hader is out, but would use his relievers based on matchups.</p>
<p>"I feel good about all those guys," Espada said.</p>
<p>Hader, who is in his second season in Houston, is 6-2 with a 2.05 ERA and is tied for third in the majors with 28 saves in 48 appearances this season.</p>
<p>To take his spot on the roster, the AL West-leading Astros reinstated right-hander Shawn Dubin from the 15-day injured list. They also designated right-hander Hector Neris for assignment and recalled left-hander Colton Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land.</p>
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