Houston Astros ยท Pitcher
At 32 years old, Hader remains one of fantasy baseball's most elite strikeout producers and a five-time All-Star who continues to deliver premium stuff in Houston's bullpen. His 2025 season showcased his durability with a 2.05 ERA and 0.85 WHIP across 52.2 innings while accumulating 28 saves, establishing him as a reliable closer option in an Astros team built for contention. Early 2026 numbers hint at another dominant campaign, with his 0.58 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in limited action suggesting the elite control that has defined his All-MLB selections. The primary concern for fantasy managers is age-related durability and potential decline, though his track record of consistency and the Astros' commitment to his role make him a dependable source of saves and strikeouts for the season ahead.
Josh Hader notches 24th save for Astros
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader secured his 24th save of the season in a 6-5 win over Philadelphia, allowing one run on two hits over one inning. Hader continues to be a reliable fantasy option in the closer role for the Astros as they make a playoff push.
Sep 9, 2026
Josh Hader records 22nd save for Astros
Josh Hader earned his 22nd save of the season by pitching a perfect inning with one strikeout in Houston's 2-0 victory over the White Sox on Wednesday. The Astros' closer remains one of the most reliable options in the bullpen as the team fights for playoff positioning.
Sep 3, 2026
Josh Hader records 18th save for Astros
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader earned his 18th save of the season, striking out zero batters but allowing one walk while pitching a scoreless, hitless inning against Los Angeles Angels. Hader continues to be a dominant force in Houston's bullpen during the stretch run.
Aug 20, 2026
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Milwaukee Brewers | 35 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2.08 | 0.99 | 68 | 47.2 | 22 |
| 2018 | Milwaukee Brewers | 55 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 2.43 | 0.81 | 143 | 81.1 | 30 |
| 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers | 61 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 2.62 | 0.81 | 138 | 75.2 | 20 |
| 2020 | Milwaukee Brewers | 21 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 3.79 | 0.95 | 31 | 19.0 | 10 |
| 2021 | Milwaukee Brewers | 60 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 1.23 | 0.84 | 102 | 58.2 | 24 |
| 2022 | 2 teamsโผ | 56 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 36 | 5.22 | 1.28 | 81 | 50.0 | 21 |
| 2023 | San Diego Padres | 61 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 1.28 | 1.10 | 85 | 56.1 | 30 |
| 2024 | Houston Astros | 71 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 34 | 3.80 | 0.96 | 105 | 71.0 | 25 |
| 2025 | Houston Astros | 48 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 28 | 2.05 | 0.85 | 76 | 52.2 | 16 |
| 2026 | Houston Astros | 41 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 0.89 | 0.67 | 53 | 40.1 | 11 |
| Career | Totals | 509 | 0 | 38 | 32 | 251 | 2.51 | 0.92 | 882 | 552.2 | 209 |
Source: MLB Stats API ยท Multi-team seasons show combined totals โ click to expand
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 teamsโผ | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.88 | 0.80 | 48 | 28.2 | 9 |
| 2013 | 2 teamsโผ | 22 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2.77 | 1.26 | 95 | 107.1 | 54 |
| 2014 | 2 teamsโผ | 27 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3.28 | 1.18 | 136 | 123.1 | 54 |
| 2015 | 2 teamsโผ | 24 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3.03 | 1.17 | 119 | 104.0 | 35 |
| 2016 | 2 teamsโผ | 25 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3.29 | 1.24 | 161 | 126 | 55 |
| 2017 | Colorado Springs Sky Sox | 12 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5.37 | 1.54 | 51 | 52.0 | 31 |
| 2026 | 2 teamsโผ | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.15 | 1.27 | 11 | 8.2 | 3 |
| Career | Totals | 136 | 96 | 27 | 28 | 5 | 3.27 | 1.22 | 621 | 549.3 | 241 |
Source: MLB Stats API ยท Multi-team seasons show combined totals โ click to expand