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.

Astros reinstate Hader from IL ahead of season debut

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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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