On Friday night, the Houston Astros will open up a series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
The Astros are coming off an 11-5 win over the Orioles (in Baltimore) on Thursday.
So far this season, the Astros have been without one of their most notable players, as Josh Hader is currently recovering from an injury.
Astros Announce Latest Josh Hader News
GettyJosh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros pitches during the tenth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 08, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Earlier this week, the Astros announced the latest on Hader (h/t FantasyPros).
Via MLB.com: “Threw a live BP on April 28, including against Jeremy Peña. He’ll throw one more live BP before heading out on rehab. (updated April 28)”
According to the site, he is supposed to return on May 24.
Hader is coming off another All-Star season where he went 6-2 with a 2.05 ERA in 48 games.
Brian McTaggart of MLB.com wrote (on April 25): “Josh Hader threw 25 pitches during his live BP session today on the mound at Daikin Park. He hit 93-94 mph, which is on target. He will throw another live BP on Tuesday, after which he should be headed out on a rehab assignment.”
Hader’s MLB Career
GettyJosh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros pitches during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Daikin Park on July 29, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
Hader was picked in the 19th round of the 2012 MLB Draft.
He spent the first five and a half seasons of his career with the Milwaukee Brewers.
In that span, Hader made four All-Star Games (and had a 2.48 ERA).
GettyJosh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros warms up before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Daikin Park on April 15, 2026 in Houston, Texas. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
Before the Astros, Hader also had a brief stint with the San Diego Padres.
In 468 career games, the 32-year-old has gone 34-31 with a 2.64 ERA.
There is no question he will provide a big boost to the Astros once healthy.
GettyCesar Salazar #18 of the Houston Astros congratulates Josh Hader #71 after the game against the Miami Marlins at Minute Maid Park on July 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Astros Right Now
The Astros are off to a slow start to the 2026 season with a 12-20 record in 32 games.
They are 4-12 in 16 games on the road.
Following three games against the Red Sox, the Astros will return home to host the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Houston Astros Announce Latest News On All-Star Josh Hader