Astros reinstate Hader from IL ahead of season debut

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 23: Relief pitcher Josh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros pitches during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 23, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The Houston Astros reinstated closer Josh Hader from the 60-day injured list, the team announced Tuesday.

Hader, 32, hasn't pitched this season due to shoulder and biceps issues.

The left-hander will join the Astros' bullpen ahead of Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Houston.

Hader pitched to a 2.05 ERA and 13.0 K/9 during an All-Star campaign with the Astros last season.

Houston's bullpen has struggled without Hader available, posting a combined 5.16 ERA that ranks 29th in the majors.

The Astros made a series of other roster moves Tuesday. Infielder Carlos Correa was transferred to the 60-day IL, infielder Braden Shewmake was placed on the 10-day IL with a right adductor strain, outfielder Zach Cole was recalled from Triple-A, and right-hander Logan VanWey was optioned to the minors.

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