"General manager Dana Brown told the team's beat today that the target is for Hader to begin facing hitters at some point in mid-April. He'd presumably then need to make at least a couple appearances on a minor league rehab stint before rejoining the club."
"With Hader sidelined to begin the season, closing duties will fall to Bryan Abreu, who's been one of the best (if not the best) setup men in baseball in recent seasons."
"The 'Stros did get at least some good injury news recently. Star shortstop Jeremy Peña managed to avoid an IL stint to begin the season despite suffering a small fracture in his finger during WBC exhibition play."
Astros closer Josh Hader opened the season on the 15-day injured list due to biceps tendinitis. General manager Dana Brown indicated Hader may start facing hitters in mid-April, with a potential return by late April. Hader missed the end of the 2025 season with a shoulder injury, but there are no current concerns. With Hader out, Bryan Abreu will take over closing duties. Other relievers are also injured, while star shortstop Jeremy Peña avoided the injured list despite a finger fracture.
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