Josh Hader
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Jun 29 2025Hader picked up the save Sunday against the Cubs, striking out one during a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader notched his fifth save over the last seven days, vaulting him into a tie with Robert Suarez for the most saves in MLB. In his last 14 appearances, Hader has a 1.98 ERA and a 22:1 K:BB across 13.2 innings.
Jun 27 2025Hader retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Friday's 7-4 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bennett Sousa stayed in the game in the ninth inning after pitching the eighth, but he struggled a bit in the frame. Hader was called in with two outs and a runner on second base, and he got Ian Happ to line out to end the threat. Hader is up to 22 saves on the year, including one in each of his last four appearances. He's shown a little shakiness with four runs allowed (three earned) over 12.2 innings in June, but his 21:1 K:BB for the month showcases his continued late-inning dominance. Overall, he's at a 1.72 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 56:7 K:BB through 36.2 innings on the year.
Jun 25 2025Hader struck out one batter over one perfect inning to earn a save against the Phillies on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered with a two-run lead in the ninth frame and had little trouble closing things out, retiring the side in order on 16 pitches. The veteran closer remains perfect in save chances this season, converting all 21 of his opportunities while posting a 1.73 ERA and 0.72 WHIP. Hader ranks third in MLB in saves and has a legitimate chance of surpassing the career-high mark of 37 he posted in 2019 while with the Brewers.
Jun 22 2025Hader picked up the save Sunday against the Angels, allowing one run on two hits and no walks with two strikeouts over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader surrendered a leadoff home run to Zach Neto, then rebounded with back-to-back strikeouts before yielding a double to Nolan Schanuel. Hader managed to avoid the blown save by retiring Mike Trout to end the inning. The veteran closer has allowed a run in three of his last six appearances, but he has yet to be attributed a blown save this season and boasts a 1.83 ERA.
Jun 19 2025Hader (4-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and struck out two over 1.1 innings to take the extra-inning loss Thursday versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader did well to keep the game tied with a sharp 11-pitch ninth inning, but he served up a walk-off home run to Nick Kurtz in the 10th. This is just the second time all season Hader's been tagged for multiple runs, though he has been scored upon in two of his last four outings. He has a 1.67 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 50:7 K:BB through 32.1 innings this season, and he remains a perfect 18-for-18 in save chances, as he entered Thursday's contest with the game tied. Hader is as sharp as ever this year, but it'll be important for him to put this outing behind him quickly, as he's had a tendency to let slumps snowball in previous seasons.
Jun 15 2025Hader didn't allow a hit or a walk with one strikeout over a scoreless 10th inning against the Twins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader logged his third win in four appearances, closing the door on the Twins after Houston scored runs in the ninth and 10th innings to land the 2-1 win. Despite the victory, Hader snapped a streak of eight consecutive innings with multiple strikeouts. After posting a sub-standard 3.80 ERA in 2024, Hader boasts a 1.45 ERA and a 48:7 K:BB over 31 innings in 2025.
Jun 12 2025Hader picked up the save in Thursday's 4-3 win over the White Sox after allowing one run on two hits and no walks in the ninth inning. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was a bit shaky, as he allowed a run for the first time since May 16, but he was still able to remain perfect on save opportunities in 2025. The star southpaw has now gone 18-for-18 on save chances, and he still owns a dominant 1.55 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 45:7 K:BB across 29 innings. Hader is tied with Andres Munoz for the second-most saves in the American League so far.
Jun 6 2025Hader earned the save in Friday's 4-2 win over the Guardians, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth and needed just 12 pitches to do so. The southpaw has now gone eight straight outings without allowing a run and has held opponents scoreless in 22 of his 25 appearances this season. He's a perfect 17-for-17 in save opportunities with a 1.33 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 41:6 K:BB across 27 innings.
Jun 3 2025Hader struck out two batters in a perfect inning to earn a save against the Pirates on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader tossed 12 of 15 pitches for strikes as he cruised to his 16th save of the year. He's perfect in save chances this year and owns an active seven-inning scoreless streak. Hader dropped his ERA to 1.38 with a 39:6 K:BB through 26 frames this season. He's posted a 12:1 K:BB since he last allowed a run May 16.
Jun 1 2025Hader didn't allow a hit or walk and struck out two batters during a scoreless ninth inning Sunday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader closed out a dominant game from the Astros staff, which combined to allow just two hits and no runs. He retired Yandy Diaz, Christopher Morel and Junior Caminero to notch his 15th save of the campaign. Hader hasn't allowed a run in his last six appearances, allowing just one hit and one walk with 10 strikeouts and five saves over six innings during that stretch.
May 28 2025Hader earned the save in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the A's, working around a walk while striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader is now a perfect 14-for-14 in save chances this season. He's been nearly untouchable of late, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out 15 in his last nine innings. Hader's ERA is down to 1.50 through 24 innings this year with a stellar 0.79 WHIP and 35:6 K:BB.
May 24 2025Hader earned the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Mariners, allowing one hit while striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader worked around a single while throwing 13 of 17 pitches for strikes. The southpaw has now allowed just one run across eight appearances in May and has delivered scoreless outings in 18 of 21 games this season. He's a perfect 13-for-13 in save chances, sporting a 1.57 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 32:5 K:BB across 23 innings.
May 19 2025Hader threw a scoreless inning and earned a save against the Rays on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader had to deal with the speedy Chandler Simpson on base after he reached via catcher's interference to start the frame. Hader was able to retire the next three batters in order to close out the 4-3 victory. He's now converted each of his 12 save chances this season and lowered his ERA to 1.71 across 21 innings. Monday was Hader's first appearance without recording a strikeout since April 19.
May 18 2025Hader earned the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Rangers, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader faced the bottom of the Rangers' lineup and retired them in order to remain a perfect 11-for-11 in save chances this season. The southpaw has allowed runs in just two of his past 10 appearances, both coming in non-save situations. On the year, he owns a 1.80 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 29:5 K:BB across 20 innings.
May 14 2025Hader picked up the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Royals after allowing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader has now posted 14 scoreless outings out of 16 appearances in 2025. The All-Star left-hander has converted each of his 10 save opportunities, producing a 1.50 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 26:5 K:BB over 18 innings. Hader is locked in as Houston's closer so far.
May 10 2025Hader gave up one hit in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up a save in Friday's 3-0 win over Cincinnati. He struck out three without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing a one-out double to Tyler Stephenson, Hader retired Rece Hinds and Santiago Espinal on strikes to pick up his first save since late April. With a 1.59 ERA and 25:4 K:BB through 17 innings, the 31-year-old southpaw is still clearly one of the most dominant relievers in the game.
Apr 19 2025Hader allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Padres. He did not strike out or walk a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader failed to record a strikeout for just the second time this season, but he still threw 11 of his 15 pitches for strikes en route to his sixth save in as many chances this year. After giving up a run Opening Day, the left-hander has an 11:1 K:BB across 10 scoreless frames in his past eight outings.
Apr 15 2025Hader picked up the save Tuesday against the Cardinals after throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader quickly dispatched St. Louis on just 10 pitches (seven strikes), getting Jordan Walker to chase a slider for the final out of the contest. The hard-throwing left-hander has been electric to the tune of a 1.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB through nine innings while converting each of his first four save opportunities.
Apr 13 2025Hader allowed two hits and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader had a four-run lead, but he hadn't pitched since Tuesday so he entered the game in a non-save situation. He allowed a pair of singles but still managed to record his fifth straight scoreless appearance. Hader hasn't recorded a save since April 3, but that hasn't been a result of his performance.
Apr 6 2025Hader (1-0) tossed two perfect innings, striking out three batters on his way to a win in Sunday's 9-7 extra-inning victory over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was tasked with keeping the game tied at 7-7 in the bottom of the ninth inning, setting the Twins down in order, including a strikeout. He then returned to the mound for the bottom of the 10th after Houston took a 9-7 lead in the top of the frame and worked around the inherited runner at second to secure his first win of the year. Hader has now allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out six batters over five innings in four appearances out of the bullpen this season.
Apr 3 2025Hader picked up the save in Thursday's 5-2 win over Minnesota, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader is now 3-for-3 in save opportunities to start the year -- he's allowed one run while striking out three over three innings. The left-hander remains one of the top ninth-inning options in the league after logging 34 saves while posting a 3.80 ERA with a 0.96 WHIP and 105 strikeouts across 71 regular-season innings last year.
Mar 29 2025Hader walked one batter in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record the save in a 2-1 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was shaky in his first save opportunity Opening Day, and he got off on the wrong foot Saturday when he walked Juan Soto on six pitches. Hader was able to steady himself by getting Pete Alonso to pop out on the first pitch, and the southpaw closer was able to cruise through the final two batters to earn his second save of the season. Hader is already on track to log a fifth consecutive 30-save season, and he'll look to earn his third of the year during the upcoming three-game home series against the Giants starting Monday.
Mar 27 2025Hader earned the save Thursday after giving up one run on two hits and one walk in the ninth inning to close out a 3-1 win against the Mets. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering the ninth inning up three runs, Hader found himself in immediate trouble after giving up back-to-back singles before allowing a walk to load up the bases. He steadied himself by punching out Hayden Senger, and after giving up a sacrifice fly to Francisco Lindor, Hader managed to close things out by striking out Juan Soto. It took Hader 35 pitches to come away with the Opening Day save, which will affect his availability out of the bullpen Friday and Saturday.
Feb 20 2025Hader worked this offseason on limiting his movements before his windup in an effort to not tip his pitches, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Houston failed to make the ALCS for the first time in eight years, with Hader giving up a three-run double to Andy Ibanez as the Tigers were able to break open Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series and eliminate the Astros early. During the regular season, Hader logged a 3.80 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 105 strikeouts and 34 saves in 71 innings. In addition to trying to cut down on any pre-windup tells, Hader said he is working on making his changeup a bigger part of his arsenal, although that's something he's wanted to do for years, by his own admission, so it's too early to say this will actually be the year he's not mostly a two-pitch guy (sinker, slider). Regardless of whether he has a more reliable third pitch, Hader should once again rank near the top of the majors in saves and strikeouts among relievers.
Sep 24 2024Hader struck out three over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader stranded runners on the corners he inherited from Ryan Pressly in the eighth inning before pitching a perfect ninth for the save. Over his last seven outings, Hader has gone 5-for-7 in save chances while picking up a win and a loss in that span. He's been scored on in five of his last 13 outings and now has a 3.60 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 104:24 K:BB with 34 saves in 38 chances over 70 innings this season.
Sep 22 2024Hader (8-8) allowed four runs on three hits and two walks while recording one out Sunday. He blew a save chance and took the loss against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered a 6-5 game in the ninth inning and couldn't finish off the win. He walked Taylor Ward with the bases loaded to tie the game before Zach Neto ripped a bases-clearing double. Hader has been streaky this season but had allowed just three earned runs since the start of August before Sunday's hiccup. His ERA jumped up to 3.67 with a 101:24 K:BB through 68.2 innings.
Sep 21 2024Hader struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 33rd save of the season in a 9-7 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Houston closer has been dominant to close out the regular season, striking out multiple batters in eight of his last 15 appearances while posting a 1.69 ERA, 0.56 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB through 16 innings over that stretch. Hader has reached triple-digit strikeouts on the season for the fourth time in his career, and he's produced at least 33 saves in four straight campaigns.
Sep 20 2024Hader picked up the save in a win over the Angels on Thursday, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the contest with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and fanned Logan O'Hoppe on three sliders before needing just four pitches to retire the final two batters. It was the southpaw's 32nd save of the campaign and he's now recorded at least one strikeout in six-consecutive appearances. It was also a nice bounceback performance for Hader after being charged with his third blown save of the campaign in his previous outing. He now carries a 2.57 ERA in September to go along with a 9:2 K:BB and three saves.
Sep 18 2024Hader (8-7) was charged with a blown save but got the win over the Padres on Tuesday after striking out two over 1.1 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader relieved Ryan Pressly with two outs and a runner on third in the eighth and allowed Fernando Tatis to score on a wild pitch to tie the game before recording the third out. Hader made quick work of the Padres in the ninth and wound up with the win after the Astros scored in the 10th and held off the Friars in the bottom of the frame. Tuesday was Hader's first time recording more than three outs since Aug. 14 and he's now punched out multiple batters in three of his last four appearances. The 30-year-old left-hander has posted a 3.26 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 98:22 K:BB in 66.1 innings this season while racking up 31 saves.
Sep 15 2024Hader allowed a hit and struck out one without being charged with a run over two-thirds of an inning to earn the save in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader inherited a bases-loaded situation with one out and let all three inherited runners score, but he was able to avoid a total collapse. Caleb Ferguson was charged with all three runs, so Hader was able to log his third scoreless outing over five appearances in September. The closer has 31 saves in 33 chances this year while pitching to a 3.32 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 96:22 K:BB through 65 innings.
Sep 14 2024Hader struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 30th save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran closer picked up his first save in September to notch 30 in a season for the fifth time in his career. Hader is having a bit of a bumpy finish to the regular season, getting tagged for at least one run in four of his last seven appearances, but on the season he still sports a 3.36 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and dominant 38.2 percent strikeout rate. The 30-year-old sits just five saves away from 200 for his career, a mark he could still reach with a hot couple weeks to wrap up 2024.
Aug 30 2024Hader picked up the save in a win over the Royals on Thursday, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader took over in the top of the ninth after the Astros had just taken a three-run lead on a four-run rally in the eighth. He then needed just 10 pitches to retire the side and secure his 29th save of the campaign, putting the veteran lefty on the cusp of his fifth consecutive 30-save season. Hader hasn't allowed an earned run in August while posting a 15:5 K:BB for the month.
Aug 27 2024Hader (6-7) took the loss Monday, allowing an unearned run on a hit and a walk in an inning-plus of relief as the Astros fell 3-2 to the Phillies in 10 innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The fireballing closer struck out the side in the ninth inning to preserve a 2-2 tie, but when Hader came out to begin the 10th, a walk to Trea Turner was following by a walk-off single by Bryce Harper. Hader has still gone the entire month of August without giving up an earned run, and over his last 12 appearances he sports a 0.00 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB in 12.1 innings. The southpaw needs two more saves to record his fifth 30-save campaign, and he sits seven short of 200 for his career.
Aug 26 2024Hader walked a batter over a scoreless inning to pick up the save in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader only threw five strikes out of the 12 pitches he needed to get through the frame. He began with a leadoff walk to Gunnar Henderson before getting a lineout and erasing the walk with a game-ending double play. Hader is now working on 11 straight scoreless appearances dating back to July 31. He's allowed just two hits and has posted a 12:4 K:BB while picking up eight saves over that span. He's sitting tied for fifth in baseball with 28 saves to compliment a 3.30 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 84:19 K:BB in 57.1 innings this season.
Aug 20 2024Hader (6-6) didn't allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the win Monday against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the game in the ninth inning with the score knotted at 4-4. He turned in his 10th consecutive scoreless appearance -- covering 10.1 innings -- during which he's maintained a 12:3 K:BB while also recording seven saves and two wins. Though Hader has a relatively inflated 3.36 ERA for the season, his 0.91 WHIP is his lowest mark since 2021.
Aug 18 2024Hader struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save against the White Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader carved through the top of the White Sox order with ease to pick up his 27th save of the year. Despite some shakiness throughout the year, he's now converted 27 straight save chances since blowing his first opportunity as an Astro on April 2. Hader is currently riding a 9.1-inning scoreless streak, lowering his season ERA to 3.42 alongside a terrific 84:18 K:BB through 55.1 frames.
Aug 14 2024Hader (5-6) struck out three over two scoreless and hitless innings to earn the extra-inning win over the Rays on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bryan Abreu gave up the tying run in the eighth inning, but Hader was sterling in the ninth and 10th frames to extend his scoreless streak to 8.1 innings. He's allowed just three runs over his last 15.1 innings, all of which came in a single appearance July 29 versus the Pirates. Hader is at a 3.48 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 82:18 K:BB while converting 26 of 27 save chances through 54.1 innings this season.
Aug 13 2024Hader earned the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Rays, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader's now delivered seven straight scoreless appearances (6.1 innings) while improving to 26 of 27 in save chances this year. The left-hander's lowered his ERA to 3.61 with a 0.97 WHIP and 79:18 K:BB across 52.1 innings on the campaign.
Aug 10 2024Hader earned the save in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox, allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader allowed a leadoff double to Rafael Devers but was able to strand him there to secure his 25th consecutive successful save since blowing his first attempt of the season April 2. That total puts the southpaw in a tie for fourth in the majors with Robert Suarez. On the season, he owns a 3.68 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 78:18 K:BB across 51.1 innings.
Aug 7 2024Hader struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to collect his 24th save of the season Wednesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pitching for the third day in a row, Hader needed just 11 pitches to lock down his 24th save of the season. The 30-year-old has has been excellent over his past five appearances, notching four saves while allowing just one hit and three walks over 4.1 scoreless innings. Hader owns a 3.75 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 77:18 K:BB across 50.1 innings this season, converting 24 of 25 save opportunities.
Aug 2 2024Hader picked up a save against the Rays on Friday, allowing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the game with a one-run lead, and the tying runner got on base, but he managed to escape with his 22nd save in his 23rd opportunity this season. Hader now has 10 saves in July and hasn't blown a save since April 2nd. The 30-year-old allowed three runs on Monday, but outside of that, he hasn't allowed a run in his eight other appearances since July 9.
Jul 31 2024Hader allowed a hit and struck out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader melted down in a non-save situation in Monday's game versus the Pirates, but he was able to protect a one-run lead without trouble Wednesday. He'll end a tumultuous July with six runs allowed over 10.1 innings, including four home runs allowed, but he converted all nine of his save chances for the month. For the season, Hader has a 4.02 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 73:15 K:BB while converting 21 of 22 save chances through 47 innings.
Jul 29 2024Hader (4-6) allowed three runs on a hit and two walks while striking out two over one inning to take the loss Monday versus the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was brought in with the game tied at the start of the ninth inning. He allowed a three-run home run to Michael Taylor, and the Astros weren't able to recover. Hader had a shaky start to July, but he had settled in with a six-inning scoreless streak that ended Monday. He's at a 4.11 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 72:15 K:BB while converting 20 of 21 saves through 46 innings.
Jul 27 2024Hader (4-5) didn't allow a baserunner across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the win Saturday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the game in the ninth inning with the score tied at 6-6. He retired the side on only nine pitches to turn in his sixth consecutive scoreless appearance. This was also Hader's first win since May 21.
Jul 21 2024Hader picked up a save over the Mariners on Saturday, allowing one walk over a scoreless ninth inning while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the contest with a two-run lead in the ninth and retired the first two batters before surrendering a walk to Jonatan Clase. The veteran reliever then made short work of Luke Raley for the third and final out, securing his 20th save of the campaign and his eighth in the month of July. Hader has also posted two strikeouts in four of his last five appearances while not allowing a hit over that stretch.
Jul 19 2024Hader struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-0 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader got through the middle of the Mariners' order on a tidy 11 pitches (seven strikes) to earn his 19th save of the campaign. This was his fourth straight scoreless outing, an improvement on a stretch in which he allowed a run in four of six appearances from June 25 to July 7. The closer is at a 3.77 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 68:12 K:BB through 43 innings this season.
Jul 13 2024Hader struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 18th save of the season in a 6-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran closer blew his first save chance of the year back on April 2, and he hasn't squandered one since. Hader has had trouble keeping the ball in the yard in 2024, serving up eight homers in 42 innings to fuel a 3.86 ERA, but he's otherwise been as dominant as ever, with his 40.4 percent strikeout rate being his highest mark since 2021.
Jul 12 2024Hader struck out two over a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save over the Marlins on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the contest with a three-run lead in the ninth and struck out two of the three batters he faced. It marked the veteran lefty's 17th save of the campaign in 18 chances and he's now posted two strikeouts in back-to-back appearances. Hader also hasn't allowed any hits or runs over his last two outings after previously giving up a run in four of six.
Jul 9 2024Hader walked one and struck out two in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering Tuesday, Hader had yielded a run in four of his last six appearances. He was able to avoid that fate in this contest, earning his 16th save of the year, nine of which he's collected since the start of June. His recent inconsistency has pushed his ERA up to 4.05 with a 1.05 WHIP and 63:12 K:BB through 40 innings, but he's still taken just one blown save this year.
Jul 7 2024Hader (3-5) took the loss Sunday against the Twins, allowing a solo home run without recording an out. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered with the game tied at 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth. He served up a solo shot to Christian Vazquez, which gave the Twins the walk-off win. This is the fourth time in six outings that Hader has given up a run -- all of which have been on homers -- though he hasn't taken a blown save since April 2. He's at a 4.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 61:11 K:BB through 39 innings while converting 15 of 16 save chances this season. Since his missteps have rarely resulted in trouble so far, Hader's security as the Astros' closer remains high, but his recent struggles with the long ball are reminiscent of his awful second half of 2022, which is at least worth keeping an eye on for fantasy purposes.
Jul 5 2024Hader picked up a save in Friday's 13-12 win against the Twins. He faced two batters, allowing one run on one hit while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader likely didn't expect to enter Friday's contest as the Astros held a 13-5 lead entering the ninth. However, Luis Contreras allowed three runs and then loaded the bases, forcing the call to the Houston closer. Hader allowed a grand slam to Carlos Correa to bring the Twins within one before fanning Manuel Margot for his 15th save of the campaign. The Houston southpaw now sports a 3.92 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 61:11 K:BB across 39 total innings while going 15-for-16 in save chances.
Jul 4 2024Hader earned a save against the Blue Jays on Thursday, allowing one hit in one scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered in the ninth inning with Houston holding a two-run lead and immediately allowed a single to bring the tying run to the plate. However, he then induced a double play -- Toronto's fifth double play of the contest -- and needed just nine pitches overall to nail down his 14th save. Despite the successful outing, Hader snapped an eight-game streak of appearances with at least one punchout. He had posted a 14:1 K:BB across eight frames during that stretch.
Jul 1 2024Hader picked up the save in Monday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays, pitching one inning with one strikeout and allowing a solo home run. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Houston southpaw entered the ninth with a three-run lead and fired 13 pitches to lock up his 178th career save. However, Hader also allowed his sixth homer of the year -- a 404-foot solo shot to Ernie Clement -- raising his 2024 home-run rate to 1.4 HR/9. The 30-year-old closer sports a 3.82 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 60:11 K:BB over 37.2 total innings while going 13-for-14 in save chances.
Jun 29 2024Hader struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Astros' late comeback resulted in a save chance, and Hader converted with ease. He's picked up five saves over 11 outings in June while surrendering four runs and posting a 16:1 K:BB across 10.2 innings for the month. Overall, he's 12-for-13 in save chances with a 3.68 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 59:11 K:BB through 36.2 innings this season, with the Astros' mediocre play being the main reason for his reduced saves total, though the team is trending up by going 9-2 over the last two weeks.
Jun 26 2024Hader allowed a solo home run and a walk with three strikeouts during Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader stepped into the game for the ninth inning despite not being eligible for the save and gave up his first home run since June 9 to Michael Toglia. After a shaky start to 2024, Hader owns a 2.25 ERA with 30 strikeouts and eight saves over his last 19 appearances. He's also walking batters at his lowest clip since 2019, with 2.4 BB/9 in 2024.
Jun 20 2024Hader earned a save against the Astros on Thursday, striking out two batters in one perfect inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader threw 12 of 14 pitches for strikes, including eight whiffs. The save was his second in as many days, marking the second time this season he's accomplished that feat. Despite a middling 3.74 ERA, Hader has been effective this season, converting 11 of 12 save chances and posting a 52:10 K:BB over 33.2 innings.
Jun 19 2024Hader allowed one hit in a scoreless inning while striking out one batter to earn a save against the White Sox on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a relatively easy outing for Hader, who entered in the ninth with Houston ahead by three runs. The veteran closer allowed a one-out single but was never in serious trouble. Hader has converted all 10 of his save chances since blowing his first opportunity of the campaign April 2 versus Toronto.
Jun 17 2024Hader allowed one earned run on two hits and no walks while striking out two in the ninth inning Sunday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the game with the Astros up 4-0 and allowed consecutive hits with one out to surrender the earned run. He's given up at least one earned run in three of his last 10 appearances, though he has maintained 14:1 K:BB across 9.2 innings in that span. Though not primarily his fault, Hader has not tallied a save since June 3.
Jun 10 2024Hader (3-4) took the loss Sunday against the Angels after allowing two runs on two hits while striking out a batter over two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader faced five total batters but only was able to record two outs. He entered with two outs in the eighth and got out of the frame. He then returned for the ninth to try and preserve a 7-7 tie and was unable to do so. Hader retired the first batter he faced but then allowed a base hit and a walk-off two-run homer to Logan O'Hoppe. It was Hader's first time allowing multiple runs in an outing since April 15 and his first loss since May 5. It's now been a full week since Hader's picked up his last save, and he sits at nine for the year after tallying 30-plus in each of his last four full seasons. He owns a 4.08 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 46:10 K:BB in 28.2 innings thus far.
Jun 3 2024Hader earned a save against the Cardinals on Monday, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering with a 7-4 lead in the ninth inning, Hader needed only 14 pitches to secure his ninth save of the season. Hader has only allowed one run in his past 11 appearances and is now 9-for-10 in save attempts in 2024. He currently owns a 3.54 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 45:10 K:BB in 28 innings.
Jun 1 2024Hader picked up a save against the Twins on Saturday, striking out one batter over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a relatively easy save chance for Hader, as he entered with a three-run lead. The southpaw had worked in a non-save situation in each of his previous three appearances, though he's clearly still in control of Houston's closer role. Hader has had a few rough outings this season but is 8-for-9 in save chances and has allowed just three earned runs and struck out 33 batters over his past 19.1 innings.
May 26 2024Hader allowed a solo home run and struck out one batter during Sunday's win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered a non-save situation and eventually finished off the 5-2 win, but not before coughing up a solo shot to Shea Langeliers. That homer snapped Hader's 8.1-inning scoreless streak and his seven-inning hitless streak. The veteran southpaw owns a 4.13 ERA with a 38:9 K:BB and seven saves this season.
May 24 2024Hader struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader has not allowed a hit over his last five appearances spanning seven innings, and he has a 12:2 K:BB with three saves and two wins in that span. The Astros are trending upward as well, which has given Hader more consistent work. The southpaw is at a 3.91 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 37:9 K:BB over 23 innings while converting seven of eight save chances this season.
May 22 2024Hader (3-3) earned the win over the Angels in 10 innings on Tuesday, pitching two perfect innings while striking out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader put together a vintage performance to help the Astros get by the Angels, which included striking out the side in the 10th inning. He's now pitched multiple frames in two of his last three outings and is showing signs of dominance once again after a rough start to the year. Over his last 11 games, Hader has a 1.26 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 24:5 K:BB in 14.1 innings, which equates to a 44.4 strikeout rate. For the year, he's now lowered his ERA to a 4.09 to complement a 1.09 WHIP and 35:9 K:BB in 22 innings.
May 18 2024Hader struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned the save over the Brewers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader made quick work of the Brewers, needing just 12 pitches to snag his sixth save of the year. After a disastrous start to his Astros career -- a 9.39 ERA with one save through nine appearances -- Hader has seemingly settled in with his new team. He's allowed just two earned runs over his last 12.1 innings, lowering his season ERA to 4.50. He's riding a 5.1-inning scoreless streak with three saves and a win during that span.
May 14 2024Hader (2-3) allowed a walk and struck out three over two scoreless and hitless innings to earn the extra-inning win over the Athletics on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starter Ronel Blanco was ejected for the alleged use of a foreign substance, this became a bit of a bullpen game for the Astros as they looked to protect a 1-0 lead. Ryan Pressly couldn't maintain the lead in the eighth inning, but Hader pitched well in the ninth and 10th, and he got the win after Victor Caratini delivered a walk-off hit as a pinch hitter. Hader's active 4.1-inning scoreless streak is his longest of the season. He's now at a 4.74 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB with five saves in six chances over 19 innings this season.
May 10 2024Hader earned the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Tigers, working around a walk while striking out two in a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader's allowed just one earned run in his last 7.1 innings while improving to 5-for-6 in save chances. After a shaky start to the year, the left-hander's lowered his ERA to 5.29 with a 1.35 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB across 17 innings.
May 9 2024Hader earned a save against the Yankees on Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter over 1.1 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was called upon with two outs and a runner on first with Houston protecting a one-run lead in the bottom of the eighth inning. He got Anthony Rizzo to pop out to end the frame, then completed the save with a scoreless ninth despite allowing a leadoff single. It was just the second time this season Hader was asked to get more than three outs, though he kept his workload relatively light by throwing 14 of his 18 pitches for strikes. The veteran closer's 5.63 ERA so far is well below his career standard, but he has converted four of his five save chances and has 25 punchouts over 16 frames.
May 6 2024Hader (1-3) allowed a solo home run and struck out one to take the loss Sunday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the game in the ninth inning with the score tied 4-4. He retired the first batter he faced but then served up the go-ahead homer to Cal Raleigh. Hader had turned in three consecutive appearances without giving up an earned run prior to Sunday, though he's now been charged with at least one run in six of his 15 appearances.
May 3 2024Hader issued a walk over one scoreless frame Friday. He struck out two and earned a save over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader needed 22 pitches (13 strikes) to finish off the 5-3 win but still came away with his third save as an Astro. It was his first save since April 19 and he's converted three of his four opportunities so far. He's produced an impressive 23:7 K:BB despite an unsightly 5.93 ERA through 13.2 frames. Hader has punched out seven batters while not allowing an earned run over his last four innings.
Apr 30 2024Hader (1-2) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one unearned run on one hit and one walk with four strikeouts over two innings against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader surrendered a double to David Fry in the 10th inning that plated designated runner Josh Naylor as the go-ahead run. Still, Hader ended up with his first victory of the campaign following a Victor Caratini walk-off homer. After a bounce-back 2023 season, Hader looks to be back in his 2022 form when he posted a 5.22 ERA across 56 appearances, owning a 6.39 ERA across 12.2 innings this year.
Apr 20 2024Hader gave up a run on two hits and a walk in the ninth inning Friday, recording his second save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Nationals. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was another bumpy outing for the left-hander, but after CJ Abrams came around to score following a leadoff triple, Hader was able to strike out Joey Meneses and Nick Senzel with runners on first and second to end the threat. Hader's been tagged for runs in five of his 11 appearances to begin the season, and his control and command both seem to be lacking so far. He carries an 8.38 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB through 9.2 innings, but the strikeouts at least are a sign that he should turn things around.
Apr 15 2024Hader yielded four runs on four hits and a walk in Monday's loss to Atlanta. He recorded one out via strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the game in a non-save situation with Atlanta leading 2-1. He put five straight runners on base and threw a wild pitch, resulting in four runs to be charged against him. The All-Star closer has not yet found any consistency in his first season with Houston; Hader has just one save with a 9.39 ERA through 7.2 frames.
Apr 7 2024Hader allowed a run on one hit and a walk in one inning Sunday and earned a save over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After walking Adolis Garcia, Hader moved him up to second base with a wild pitch and eventually saw him score on a Justin Foscue single. Despite the struggles, Hader finished off the 3-1 win and earned his first save as an Astro. He's coughed up four runs over his last three innings, bumping his ERA up to 7.20 through five appearances.
Apr 2 2024Hader (0-2) blew the save and took the loss Tuesday against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on two hits in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heading into the ninth with a 1-0 lead, Hader had Toronto down to its final out with the bases empty. However, Justin Turner drew a two-out walk before Davis Schneider launched a two-run homer, saddling Hader with a blown save en route to his second loss this season. The 29-year-old left-hander has allowed three runs on four hits and two walks through his first four innings this season, but while it's been a rough start to his tenure in Houston, Hader figures to have a firm grasp on the Astros' closing job after racking up 33 saves with a 1.28 ERA over 56.1 innings with the Padres last year.
Apr 1 2024Astros manager Joe Espada said that Hader is unavailable for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader pitched in three of the four games against the Yankees in the Astros' opening series. He took the loss in the third contest after giving up one run on two hits while striking out two in one inning. With Bryan Abreu also unavailable Monday, the Astros will likely turn to Ryan Pressly to fill in as the closer if necessary.
Mar 31 2024Hader (0-1) took the loss against the Yankees on Sunday, yielding one run on two hits and no walks during one inning. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader took the mound in the ninth during a 3-3 tie but was unable to get through the inning unscathed. He surrendered back-to-back singles to Gleyber Torres and Juan Soto, with Soto's knock plating Torres after Torres stole second. Sunday's outing was Hader's first blemish of 2024 after giving up no hits and fanning five in his first two appearances covering two innings.
Feb 14 2024Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Hader will be the team's closer this season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There didn't seem to be much doubt after Hader signed a five-year, $95 million contract last month, but Espada made it official after speaking to both Hader and Ryan Pressly on Tuesday. Pressly could net the occasional save on days when Hader is unavailable, but clearly his fantasy outlook takes a major hit. Hader collected a 1.28 ERA and 85:30 K:BB over 56.1 innings while recording 33 saves for the Padres in 2023.
Jan 19 2024Hader signed a five-year, $95 million contract with the Astros on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming off a phenomenal season in which Hader logged a 1.28 ERA and 1.10 WHIP through 56.1 innings while racking up 33 saves, the 29-year-old southpaw will join the Astros on the most lucrative deal for a reliever in MLB history, based on present-day value. This will be Hader's second stint with the Astros organization -- he spent roughly two years in Houston's farm system before being traded to the Brewers in 2015. He will almost certainly take over as the Astros' primary closer, moving Ryan Pressly into a setup role.
Jan 18 2024The Astros are making a big effort to sign Hader, Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic are reporting. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If the Astros were to sign Hader, it would create quite a ripple in the closer pool, as Hader is unlikely to share the save duties with Ryan Pressly. The Astros just got the news that Kendall Graveman is out for the season, so they need more premium depth in their bullpen.
Sep 29 2023Hader picked up the save in Friday's 3-2 victory over the White Sox. He allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out zero over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was far from a clean outing for Hader, who allowed a solo homer to Carlos Perez to lead off the inning, then gave up a walk and hit a batter prior to inducing Yoan Moncada to ground into a game-ending double play. Friday's appearance marks only the sixth time in 60 appearances that Hader has allowed an earned run this season while maintaining a 1.30 ERA, 1.12 ERA and 84 strikeouts over 55.1 innings.
Sep 26 2023Hader struck out the only batter he faced to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Seth Lugo ran out of gas in the ninth inning, exiting with 123 pitches. Hader entered with two on and two out and struck out Wilmer Floroes to end the game. Hader has pitched 4.2 scoreless innings over his last six appearances while adding four saves and a win in that span. He's at 32 saves in 37 chances this season, while posting an excellent 1.18 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 82:28 K:BB through 53.1 innings.
Sep 20 2023Hader gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 31st save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw failed to strike out any batters at all over three appearances and 2.1 innings against Colorado in this series, but he still came away with two saves and a win. Hader still hit 97.6 mph with his final pitch Wednesday as he got Brendan Rodgers to fly out, so those with fantasy shares in the San Diego closer would seem to have little cause for alarm. On the season, Hader carries a 1.21 ERA and 79:28 K:BB through 52 innings.
Sep 18 2023Hader allowed two hits without giving up a run in one-third of an inning to earn the save in Monday's 11-9 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres' bullpen nearly blew an eight-run lead, but Hader was eventually able to end the Rockies' comeback hopes despite allowing an inherited runner to score. While far from a pretty effort, Hader was able to secure his 30th save of the season, which was his second in a three-day span after he saw light usage in early September. He's now at a 1.26 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 79:28 K:BB through 50 innings this season.
Sep 17 2023Hader picked up the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Athletics, allowing one hit while striking out one over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the game in the bottom of the ninth with a three-run lead and proceeded to give up a leadoff single to Carlos Perez before retiring the next three batters in order. It marked the lefty's first save since Aug. 28 and only the second time in his last four appearances that he didn't allow a run. His 29 saves on the season currently have him tied with Raisel Iglesias for fifth in the National League.
Aug 30 2023Hader (0-3) blew the save and took the loss in Wednesday's 5-4 loss against the Cardinals. He allowed two runs on two hits while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After quickly logging the first two outs in the ninth, Hader gave up a two-out double to Masyn Winn before Tommy Edman belted a two-run homer, handing Hader and the Padres a 5-4 loss. It's the first time Hader's blown a save or allowed an earned run since May 31, a span of 26 appearances (23.2 innings). He still sports a stellar 1.16 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP and 74:25 K:BB across 46.2 innings while going 28-for-33 in save chances.
Aug 28 2023Hader allowed a hit in a scoreless frame while earning a save over the Cardinals on Monday. He struck out two batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader picked up his first save since Aug. 16 with another strong performance. He's now gone 23.1 straight innings without allowing an earned run dating back to the start of June. He lowered his season ERA to 0.79 with a 73:24 K:BB through 45.2 frames.
Aug 16 2023Hader allowed a hit and struck out two without walking a batter in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader went over two weeks between save chances and saw just one appearance in that span. He's been dominant over recent months, allowing just one unearned run over 20.1 innings across his last 22 appearances. For the season, the closer is up to 27-for-31 in save conversions while pitching to a 0.84 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 65:22 K:BB through 42.2 innings overall.
Aug 1 2023Hader picked up the save in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Rockies. He struck out one over two-thirds of a clean inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was unbothered by the elevation of Coors Field, stepping in and retiring the only two batters he faced for his 26th save of 2023. The southpaw hasn't allowed an earned run since May 31 (20 appearances), a span in which he's converted 13-of-13 save opportunities and owns a 30:12 K:BB.
Jul 31 2023Hader allowed a hit and two walks in a scoreless inning against Texas on Sunday. He struck out one and earned a save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader put three straight Rangers on base after recording two outs but managed to wiggle out of the jam. He needed 31 pitches to finish off the 5-3 win, tying his season high. Hader hasn't allowed an earned run since May 31; he's converted 12 of 13 save chances while registering a 29:12 K:BB through 17.2 innings during that stretch.
Jul 22 2023Hader picked up the save Friday against the Tigers, tossing a perfect ninth inning. He struck out one and didn't issue a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader hasn't given up an earned run since May 31. During that stretch, he's gone 11-for-12 in save chances while striking out 23 over 16 appearances (14.2 innings). The left-hander had a few hiccups last year, but he has returned to form in 2023 and is still one of the elite bullpen arms in MLB.
Jul 20 2023Hader struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 23rd save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He did hit a batter, but Hader then fanned Alejandro Kirk and George Springer to stifle any chance at a Toronto rally. Hader has converted 10 of 11 save chances since the beginning of June while not allowing an earned run during that stretch, posting a 1.17 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB in his last 13.2 innings.
Jul 16 2023Hader blew the save Sunday against the Phillies. He allowed one run on one hit while striking out one over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader took the mound in the 10th inning with a 6-5 lead but was unable to keep the Phillies off the board as Bryce Harper knocked in Johan Rojas, who was Philadelphia's automatic runner, with a single. It was Hader's first blown save since May 31 and also marked his first run allowed in his last 13 appearances (11.2 innings). The 29-year-old remains a highly valuable closing option, owning the seventh most saves in baseball (22) on a 1.03 ERA.
Jul 14 2023Hader picked up the save Friday against the Phillies. He struck out one over a perfect two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres led 8-1 heading into the bottom of the ninth, but Luis Garcia made a mess of things and brought the tying run to the on-deck circle, creating the save chance for Hader. Hader struck out Trea Turner and got Nick Castellanos to fly out on a total of 10 pitches to end the game. After a shaky initial run with San Diego down the stretch last season, Hader has returned to dominant form in 2023, securing 22 saves in 25 chances to this point.
Jul 8 2023Hader allowed a hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader extended his scoreless streak to 11 innings, and he's picked up eight saves over 12 appearances in that span. This was the first time he's avoided walking a batter since June 18. The closer is 21-for-24 in saves with a 1.08 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 50:19 K:BB through 33.1 innings this season.
Jul 5 2023Hader earned a save against the Angels on Wednesday, walking one batter and striking out one batter over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader got the call in the ninth inning and saw the tying run come to the plate following a one-out walk. However, he retired the final two hitters he faced to nail down his second save in as many days. Hader has recorded 11 consecutive scoreless outings, during which he's allowed just five hits over 10 frames. He's been a little wild with nine walks during that span but has also registered 16 punchouts and collected seven saves.
Jul 4 2023Hader walked two, struck out one and didn't allow a run over two-thirds of an inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The All-Star closer appeared poised for a night off with the Padres entering the ninth inning with an 8-1 lead, but Jose Castillo surrendered two runs and loaded the bases to present a save opportunity. Hader threw just 12 of 23 pitches for a strike and walked in a pair of inherited runners, but he ultimately came through for his 19th save in 22 chances. The left-hander pitched in a non-save situation Monday after he saw limited work late in June, so manager Bob Melvin may attempt to stay away from his closer in Wednesday's series finale. Nick Martinez is the likeliest bet to step in for a save chance should Hader be unavailable.
Jun 18 2023Hader struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres' lead went from three runs to one in the eighth inning, but Hader kept things drama-free in the ninth. He's fired six straight scoreless innings in June, converting five saves in as many tries for the month. He's up to 18 saves in 21 chances with a 1.27 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB through 28.1 innings on the year.
Jun 17 2023Hader allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a blown save to close out May, Hader has pitched five straight scoreless innings in June while earning four saves in that span. The closer has been scored on in just four of 28 appearances while pitching to a 1.32 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB over 27.1 innings. He's 17-for-20 in save chances on the year and once again looks like one of the best relievers in baseball.
Jun 13 2023Hader allowed a hit and struck out three in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader hasn't let his blown save May 31 versus the Marlins turn into a slump -- he's pitched four scoreless innings and earned three saves in June. The closer is now at a 1.37 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB while converting 16 of 19 saves this season through 26.1 innings. Hader has struck out multiple batters in four of his last seven appearances.
Jun 10 2023Hader struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 15th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw had been struggling a bit, posting a 0:3 K:BB over his prior three appearances, but Hader appeared to be in vintage form in this one. On the season, he sports a 1.42 ERA and 34:12 K:BB through 25.1 innings on the season while converting 15 of 18 save chances.
Jun 9 2023Hader allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 9-6 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader went over two weeks between save conversions, and his only other chance in that span was a blown save May 31 versus the Marlins. Friday's outing was the third in a row in which he's allowed multiple baserunners. Despite the shaky efforts of late, Hader is still one of the top closers in baseball with 14 saves in 25 appearances, though he's also blown three saves. The hard-throwing reliever has a 1.48 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 32:12 K:BB over 24.1 innings.
May 23 2023Hader gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 12th save of the season in a 7-4 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw picked up his first save since May 5, as he'd blown his last two chances, but hiccups have been rare for Hader in 2023. Through 20 innings, he sports a 0.90 ERA and 27:9 K:BB, and his 12 saves has him tied for third in the majors behind Emmanuel Clase's 16 and Camilo Doval's 13.
May 10 2023Hader allowed an unearned run on a hit and walk while striking out three in one inning, taking a blown save in Wednesday's extra-innings loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After converting 11 straight save opportunities to begin the year, Hader's blown his last two save chances. He gave up a leadoff RBI single to Donovan Solano in the 10th inning, which retied the game at 3-3 after the Padres had pulled ahead in the top of the frame. Hader has yet to allow multiple runs in an appearance, so he's avoided the epic meltdowns that plagued him during parts of the 2022 season. He has a 1.06 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB through 17 innings this season.
May 7 2023Hader allowed a solo home run and was charged with a blown save during Sunday's loss to the Dodgers. He pitched one inning and did not record a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mookie Betts drilled a two-out, game-tying solo homer off Hader in the ninth inning. The Padres would go on to lose in the 10th inning, so Hader wasn't charged with a loss. It was his first blown save after converting 11 straight to begin the season. Hader still owns a strong 1.13 ERA and 20:6 K:BB through 16 innings this season.
May 5 2023Hader allowed a walk and struck out two in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader needed 18 pitches (nine strikes), but he was able to go unscathed for his 10th straight appearance. He has a 10:3 K:BB in 10 innings while adding seven saves over that span. After a rough second half of 2022, Hader has looked locked in to start 2023, posting a 0.60 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB through 15 innings overall. His 11 saves lead the majors.
Apr 30 2023Hader picked up the save in Sunday's 6-4 win over San Francisco. He failed to record a strikeout over one perfect inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader overcame the Mexico City altitude Sunday, posting a clean ninth inning to lock up the victory for San Diego. The save was Hader's 10th of the year, pushing him into sole possession of first place in the category. Through 12.0 innings, Hader has given up just one earned run while striking out 17.
Apr 3 2023Hader tossed a scoreless inning without allowing a hit or walk and earned the save during Sunday's 3-1 win over the Rockies. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader tossed his second scoreless inning and earned his first save of the season. He has three strikeouts over his first two appearances and looks sharp to start 2023 after a rocky 2022 campaign.
Apr 1 2023Hader fired a scoreless inning without allowing a hit while striking out two in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader didn't get a save chance because it was a four-run cushion, but his season debut went well. The left-hander threw 12 of 16 pitches for strikes while showing off his impressive arsenal against an overmatched Colorado lineup. Hader is a good bet to be among the save leaders again in 2023.
Mar 18 2023Hader has yet to give up a run in his three innings of work in the Cactus League. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander has had some command issues in Arizona with a walk, a hit by pitch and a wild pitch, but he's also allowed just two hits with a pair of strikeouts. Hader had the most ups-and-downs of his career in 2022, but the stuff is still elite, and he should have plenty of save chances for the Padres in 2023.
Jan 13 2023Hader agreed to a one-year, $14.1 million contract with the Padres on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the biggest salary an arbitration-eligible reliever has ever received, and it comes in the left-hander's final year before being eligible for free agency. Hader had an ugly and uncharacteristic 5.22 ERA between the Brewers and Padres in 2022, though that figure was heavily inflated by five outings in which he gave up three runs or more. He still went 36-for-40 in save chances, and he should be once of the top closers in baseball again in 2023.
Oct 19 2022Hader struck out the side in the ninth and earned the save during Game 2 of the NLCS, allowing zero hits and zero walks in the 8-5 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader continued his dominant 2022 postseason in Game 2, needing just 13 pitches to strike out the three Phillies he faced in the ninth and secure the victory. The southpaw earned his fourth postseason save, and he has now tallied 7.1 scoreless innings and allowed only one hit while striking out 10 since the playoffs began. After an outlier regular season where Hader struggled to a career-high 5.22 ERA, the 28-year-old is turning things around in the most important games of the season. Since the beginning of September, Hader has allowed only one earned run over 15.2 innings while striking out 20.
Oct 4 2022Hader registered a save against the Giants on Monday, striking out one batter over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres entered the ninth inning up 7-0, so it looked like Hader would get the night off. However, Tim Hill was very wild and gave up four runs while retiring just one batter, creating a save situation for Hader. The veteran closer settled things down with a strikeout of Austin Slater before hitting Joey Bart with a pitch, and he finished off the save by inducing a flyout. Hader appeared to have lost his way throughout much of August, but since the final day of that month he's allowed just one earned run across 12 appearances while racking up seven saves in eight chances and posting a 14:2 K:BB.
Oct 1 2022Hader allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader pitched around a one-out single from Eloy Jimenez to protect a three-run lead. While he took a blown save in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Dodgers, Hader has still gone 8.2 innings since he last allowed an earned run. He's converted five of six save chances across those nine appearances. The 28-year-old is 35-for-39 in save chances this year with a 5.29 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 80:21 K:BB in 49.1 innings between the Padres and the Brewers.
Sep 27 2022Hader blew the save during Tuesday's 4-3 victory against the Dodgers, allowing an unearned run on one hit and one walk while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered in the top of the ninth to protect a one-run lead and surrendered a leadoff Trea Turner double on his first pitch. A subsequent error put runners on the corners and a two-out passed ball let Turner in to tie the game. The blown save is the 28-year-old's first since Aug. 9 as he continues to pitch to his potential this month despite the poor mark. Over nine contests dating back to Aug. 31, Hader has permitted one earned run on six baserunners while striking out nine across 8.2 innings.
Sep 22 2022Hader earned a save against the Cardinals on Wednesday with a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader threw a strike on just six of 12 pitches and didn't fan any batters for the first time in four outings, but he retired St. Louis in order to close out the 1-0 Padres win. The veteran reliever was demoted from the closer role in late August but has since reclaimed the position and successfully recorded five straight save opportunities. Since Aug. 31, he's posted a 1.29 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and 7:1 K:BB over seven innings covering seven appearances.
Sep 17 2022Hader saved Saturday's 2-0 win against the Diamondbacks, allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was brought in to face the top of Arizona's order and worked around a Jake McCarthy one-out single to lock down his 33rd save in 36 opportunities. The 28-year-old has recorded a save in four of his last six outings after failing to do so in seven straight appearances and possesses a 1.80 ERA across five September innings. Despite a high 5.84 ERA, Hader has suffered only two negative marks (one loss, one blown save) in 17 appearances since July 22.
Sep 13 2022Hader saved Tuesday's 2-0 win against the Mariners, allowing one hit while striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It took 24-pitches, but Hader was able to protect a two-run lead despite a two-out single while recording three strikeouts in an outing for the first time with San Diego. All four batters the 28-year-old faced reached two-ball counts though he was still able to make it three straight outings without issuing a free pass. Hader has surrendered one run over his last five appearances while converting all three save chances.
Sep 7 2022Hader pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was solid, retiring the side on nine pitches against the Diamondbacks' two most productive hitters of the night -- Daulton Varsho and Corbin Carroll -- as well as pinch hitter Carson Kelly. The save was Hader's second in his last three appearances, though he's allowed one run in three innings in that span in the non-save opportunity. Notably, Nick Martinez pitched the eighth inning Wednesday, earning a hold. Hader's at a 6.26 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 68:20 K:BB through 41.2 innings this year between the Brewers and the Padres. For now, the Padres' bullpen looks like a committee, though it's clear Hader's in the mix for save chances.
Aug 31 2022Hader allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was removed from the closer role Aug. 20. Nevertheless, with Nick Martinez unavailable, Hader was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning. After allowing a leadoff single, Hader retired the next three batters to record his 30th save of the campaign and first since July 29. It remains unclear whether this outing will convince the Padres to reinstate Hader as the closer, or if he will have to string together multiple positive performances to see consistent opportunities in the ninth inning once again.
Aug 29 2022Hader gave up six earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one over one-third of an inning in a 15-7 loss to the Royals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was recently removed from the closer role in San Diego after he struggled since coming over at the trade deadline. Manager Bob Melvin decided to give Hader a chance to pitch in a lower-leverage situation Sunday, as the Padres were trailing by three runs in the eighth. Hader was promptly tagged for six runs and could only get one out. The poor showing means he likely still has much to figure out before he can return to higher-leverage work.
Aug 20 2022Manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that Hader will be given "a little break" from the closer role, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This seems like a quick hook for a player the Padres just gave up a lot to acquire via trade, but Hader has allowed six runs in his last three appearances, walking four while recording just four outs in that span. The team apparently wants to try to get him right in lower-leverage spots for the time being, with the hope of eventually reinstalling the lefty in the ninth inning. Luis Garcia and Robert Suarez figure to see save chances in the interim as part of a late-inning committee.
Aug 19 2022Hader (2-5) allowed three runs (two earned) on a hit and a walk without recording an out, taking the loss Friday versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered with the game tied at 3-3 and made a mess of it. One run came home on his own error, and he followed that up with a two-run home run to Alex Call before Luis Garcia was brought in to complete the inning. Hader's struggles from the end of his Brewers tenure have followed him to San Diego -- he's given up six runs (five earned) while posting a 4:5 K:BB through 3.1 innings across five appearances as a Padre. For the season, he has a 5.06 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 63:16 K:BB while going 29-for-32 in save chances through 37.1 innings across 42 appearances.
Aug 9 2022Hader allowed three runs on a hit, three walks and a hit batsman while striking out one in two-thirds of an inning, taking a blown save in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was looking for his first save as a Padre, but he labored in the ninth inning, twice issuing bases-loaded walks before giving up the tying run on a sacrifice fly. He needed 37 pitches (19 strikes) in the shaky outing, and he would also be denied the win as Tim Hill finished the frame before the Padres walked it off. Hader had a shaky stretch just before the All-Star break, and he's now given up four runs through seven innings in the second half. The closer is 29-for-32 in save chances while adding a 4.66 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 63:15 K:BB through 36.2 innings this year.
Aug 3 2022Hader (2-4) picked up the win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rockies, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Acquired from Milwaukee on Monday, Hader entered a 2-2 game and breezed through the bottom of the Colorado order before fellow ex-Brewer Trent Grisham walked it off with a solo shot. Hader had some uncharacteristic stumbles before the All-Star break, but in five appearances since he's allowed only one run in five innings with an 8:1 K:BB, and he should provide the Padres with some stability in the closer role.
Aug 1 2022The Padres acquired Hader from the Brewers on Monday in exchange for left-handers Taylor Rogers and Robert Gasser, right-hander Dinelson Lamet and outfielder Esteury Ruiz, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Diego will part with an extensive package of established big-league pitching talent (Rogers and Lamet) and two prospects (Ruiz and Gasser) to fortify the back of its bullpen with Hader, a four-time All-Star who has arguably been baseball's top reliever since he reached the majors in 2017. Hader has proven more vulnerable to the long ball in 2022 and has seen his ratios suffer a bit as a result (4.24 ERA, 1.12 WHIP), but he's still sporting a massive 33.3 K-BB% and had converted 29 of his 31 save chances on the year. He'll provide a significant upgrade at closer over Rogers, who had recently been dropped from the role after a series of poor outings. The Brewers, meanwhile, are likely to either elevate ace setup man Devin Williams to the closer's role or give Rogers a chance to reclaim his old job as he changes organizations.
Jul 30 2022Hader allowed one hit and struck out three batters in a scoreless ninth inning to earn his league-leading 29th save in Friday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox. He did not walk a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander threw only 12 of 22 pitches for strikes, and the only blemish against him was a one-out single from Bobby Dalbec. Hader gave up 12 runs over his last six outings prior to the All-Star break, though he's been better since the intermission with one run allowed and a 7:1 K:BB across four frames. He doesn't appear to be fully back to his dominant early-season form but is trending in the right direction.
Jul 24 2022Hader picked up a save Sunday, allowing a run on two hits while striking out two in a 10-9 victory over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After striking out the first two batters, Hader gave up a triple and a single to cut the lead to one. With Kris Bryant at the plate, Hader got behind in the count 2-0 before getting Bryant to softly ground out, ending the game. Hader has earned the save in three of his last four opportunities despite allowing 13 runs over his last 6.1 frames. The lefty has seen his ERA jump from 1.05 on July 3 to 4.50 after Sunday's outing. With the Brewers battling for a spot in the postseason, manager Craig Counsell may be less patient with Hader if his struggles continue.
Jul 15 2022Hader (0-4) allowed six runs on five hits and a hit batter in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Friday versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader gave up three home runs, including a walkoff grand slam to Mike Yastrzemski after solo shots from Joey Bart and Darin Ruf made it a one-run game. After starting the year in dominant form for two months, Hader's season has taken a sour turn of late. He's allowed 15 runs across 12.1 innings in his last 14 appearances, which includes both of his blown saves this year. He's 27-for-29 in save chances with a 4.50 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 52:11 K:BB in 30 innings overall. Extended struggles haven't often been a thing in the southpaw's career, so it's worth monitoring how he responds after the All-Star break.
Jul 13 2022Hader (0-3) allowed three earned runs on two hits and a walk without recording an out to take the loss Wednesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the game with the score knotted at one in the ninth inning, but he served up a walk-off three-run home run to Jose Miranda. While it doesn't change his outlook much in the long term, Hader has now allowed at least one earned run in four of his last five appearances. He's still managed two saves in that span but has also taken two losses. Despite the recent struggles, Hader still owns a 2.73 ERA with a 52:11 K:BB across 29.2 frames for the season.
Jul 12 2022Hader earned the save Tuesday, striking out the side in the ninth in a 6-3 win in Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader fanned Gio Urshela, Gary Sanchez, and Luis Arraez to close out the game and pick up his 27th save. Earlier Tuesday it was reported that Hader was on the bereavement list but that announcement was made erroneously and the lefty was available to close out Tuesday's game. It was the fourth time this season that he closed out a game by striking out the side. He is now 27-for-28 in save chances and continues to dominate opponents with 52 strikeouts in 29.2 innings.
Jul 9 2022Hader gave up one earned run on two hits and a walk while striking out two to earn the save in a 4-3 win over the Pirates on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader had some trouble with the Pirates in the ninth inning, but he managed to close out the game to pick up his MLB-leading 26th save. With two outs and running on contact, Kevin Newman tried to score the tying run from first on a Daniel Vogelbach single, but he was thrown out at the plate on a relay. Despite relying on his defense to get the job done, Hader earned a dramatic road save. He's allowed a run in each of his last three appearances, but he still owns elite ratios with a 1.88 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 49:10 K:BB in 28.2 innings this year.
Jul 6 2022Hader (0-2) allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk while striking out two across one inning to take the loss Wednesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the game in the ninth inning with the score knotted at one, but he allowed a leadoff walk and a two-out double to allow the game-winning run. Though hardly a reason to panic, Hader has quietly struggled across the last month, allowing five earned runs across 10 innings -- three of which have come from solo homers. Even with the moderate struggles, Hader has a spectacular 1.63 ERA with a 47:9 K:BB across 27.2 frames for the campaign.
Jul 3 2022Hader struck out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning to notch a save over the Pirates on Sunday. He allowed one hit and one walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader found himself in a bases-loaded, two-out jam but he escaped to preserve the 2-0 victory for Milwaukee. After nine straight outings without issuing a free pass, he's now walked a batter in consecutive appearances for the first time since April 12 and 13. Still, the superstar closer owns a stellar 43:8 K:BB and a 1.05 ERA while going 25 for 26 in save chances this season.
Jun 29 2022Hader allowed a hit and a walk during a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-3 win at Tampa Bay. He did not strike out a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander certainly wasn't at his best Wednesday as he allowed the first two batters to reach via a single and a walk, but he retired the next three hitters to lock down the win. It was only the fourth time in 26 outings this year he's failed to record a strikeout. Hader is 24-for-25 in save opportunities and has a 1.09 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 41:7 K:BB across 24.2 innings.
Jun 28 2022Hader struck out the side in the ninth inning of a 5-3 win Tuesday in Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Facing the bottom three spots in the order, Hader made quick work of Taylor Walls and two pinch-hitters, retiring all three on swinging strikeouts. The flame thrower is now 23-for-24 in save chances this season. Through 25 outings he has fanned 41 of the 86 batters he's faced, a remarkable 47.7 percent strikeout rate.
Jun 26 2022Hader picked up the save Saturday against the Blue Jays, allowing a run on two hits while striking out two and walking none over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader picked up his league-leading 22nd save of the year. He allowed just his third earned run of the season in the game, a Lourdes Gurriel RBI single in the ninth. It took Hader 20 pitches to get out of the inning and close out the game. Across 22.2 innings this season, Hader has allowed nine hits and six walks. He will take a 1.19 ERA into his next appearance.
Jun 23 2022Hader picked up a save against the Cardinals on Thursday, striking out two batters in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader's dominance has come to be expected at this point, so the impressive two-strikeout perfect inning feels merely run-of-the-mill. In fact, the left-hander has struck out multiple batters in five of his past seven outings -- each of which has been exactly one inning in length. Hader has left no doubt about his status as the league's best closer, tying for the MLB lead with 21 saves while posting a minuscule 0.83 ERA and 0.60 WHIP along with an absurd 36:6 K:BB across 21.2 innings.
Jun 20 2022Hader allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Monday's 2-0 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader hadn't pitched since last Sunday after welcoming a son to his family last week. The 28-year-old was as dominant as ever in picking up his 20th save in 21 tries, facing the minimum three batters after Brendan Donovan was thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double. it appears Hader won't let the one blemish on his game log (June 7 versus the Phillies) spiral into a slump. The Brewers' closer has a 0.87 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 34:6 K:BB across 20.2 innings this year.
Jun 17 2022Hader (paternity list) will rejoin the Brewers for their homestand that begins Monday against the Cardinals, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will spend the rest of the weekend with his family following the birth of his son and should be available Monday. Devin Williams is the presumed closer in Hader's absence.
Jun 15 2022Hader was placed on the paternity list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader has made only three appearances in June -- including his first blown save and loss of the season -- with the Brewers in free fall, and he'll now step away from the team for a few days to be with his family. Assuming there's no complications, the left-hander should be back by Saturday's contest in Cincinnati. Devin Williams is the likely candidate to receive any save opportunities in the meantime.
Jun 12 2022Hader struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over Washington on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After blowing a save and coughing up his first two runs of the year in his last appearance, Hader got right back into a groove by punching out three straight Nationals on 15 pitches. He's now sporting a 33:6 K:BB and a 0.92 ERA through 21 appearances. The 28-year-old southpaw has now gone five straight outings without issuing a walk.
Jun 7 2022Hader (0-1) got the loss Tuesday after he blew a save, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out two versus the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was called upon to protect a 2-1 lead in the top of the ninth, but he surrendered a game-tying solo homer to Alec Bohm to open the frame. He later gave up another solo shot to Matt Vierling with one out in the frame. The blown save was his first of the season and the earned runs were his first allowed since last July. Ultimately, even the best players have off days and Hader will rebound just fine from this difficult appearance. His 18 saves on the campaign are tied with Taylor Rogers for the most in the league and he owns a microscopic 0.96 ERA and 0.64 WHIP with 30 strikeouts over 18.2 innings this season.
May 30 2022Hader logged scoreless innings to earn saves in both games of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader allowed a hit and struck out three in a 7-6 win in the matinee, then added another strikeout in a perfect inning to close out the nightcap. It's rare to see a closer pitch in both games of a doubleheader, but it makes sense for manager Craig Counsell to turn to Hader whenever necessary. The 28-year-old has logged a save in each of his 18 appearances this year, and he's yet to give up a run. He's allowed just four hits with a 26:6 K:BB across 16.2 innings as one of the best closers in baseball.
May 26 2022Hader earned the save against the Cardinals on Thursday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning during which he allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was reinstated from the family medical emergency list earlier in the day and was called into action in the ninth inning with the Brewers leading by one run. He got into trouble by allowing two of the first three batters he faced to reach base but was able to close out the contest and earn the save. Hader is tied for the MLB lead with 16 saves in 16 opportunities on the campaign and has yet to allow a run over 14.2 innings. He's also racked up a 22:6 K:BB and posted a 0.61 WHIP.
May 23 2022Hader was placed on the family medical emergency list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Players may spend between three and seven days on the list, which is also referred to as the bereavement list. That means Hader won't be the man on the mound for any save chances the Brewers produce the next three days in San Diego, and he could also miss some or all of the following series in St. Louis. Devin Williams is the top candidate for saves in his absence.
May 21 2022Hader got the final out of Saturday's 5-1 win against the Nationals, earning the save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader appeared to have the night off, but Hoby Milner put two runners on in a four-run game and the 28-year-old's services were deemed necessary. He induced a Matt Adams flyout to notch his 15th save, ranking second in the league, in his first appearance since May 16 after some time away from the team. Hader has delivered the save in all 15 of his appearances across 13.2 innings and is till yet to surrender a run.
May 20 2022Hader (personal) has rejoined the Brewers and is available for Friday's game against the Nationals, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was unavailable earlier this week while tending to a family situation but is now back and ready for Friday's series opener. The left-hander has converted all 14 save opportunities and has a 0.53 WHIP and 21:5 K:BB over 13.1 scoreless innings.
May 18 2022Hader was unavailable during Wednesday's win over Atlanta while tending to a personal matter, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader has been one of the top relievers in baseball early in the season, converting all 14 of his save chances while tossing 13.1 scoreless innings. It's not yet clear whether he'll rejoin the Brewers in time for Friday's series opener against the Nationals.
May 17 2022Hader struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his 14th save of the season in a 1-0 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta batters were only able to make contact with one of the 15 pitches Hader threw -- a foul ball off the bat of Austin Riley on a 98.3-mph sinker. Hader remains one of the most dominant relievers in the game, and he has yet to be charged with a run this season while giving up only two hits in 13.1 innings with a 21:5 K:BB.
May 13 2022Hader picked up his league-leading 13th save Friday against the Marlins after throwing a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unusually for a pitcher with a 40 percent strikeout rate on the season, Hader got the job done without any whiffs, but he never ran into any trouble, either. After entering with a 2-1 lead, he got Jazz Chisholm and Jesus Aguilar to ground out before retiring Jorge Soler on a flyout.
May 11 2022Hader walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 12th save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His strikeout of Tommy Pham to end the game gave Hader an even 500 for his career, a mark he reached in only 293.2 innings -- making him the second-fastest pitcher in MLB history to get there, just a hair behind Aroldis Chapman's 292.0 frames. Hader has been his usual dominant self so far in 2022, giving up zero runs and only two hits through 11.1 innings with an 18:5 K:BB, good for a 42.9 percent strikeout rate.
May 7 2022Hader struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 11th save of the season in a 6-3 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A brief bout of back spasms couldn't derail Hader, as he fired 15 of 19 pitches for strikes in his first appearance since April 27. The southpaw has yet to give up a run or blow a save so far this year, and batters have managed only two hits off Hader in 10.1 innings.
May 5 2022Hader said he's no longer experiencing mid-back spasms and will be available out of the bullpen for Thursday's series finale with the Reds, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers have stayed away from Hader since April 27 while he tended to the injury, allowing Devin Williams to temporarily step in as the team's closer. In spite of the missed time, Hader still enters Thursday's action tied for second in the majors with 10 saves on the season. The three-time All-Star should immediately reclaim closing duties now that he's healthy again.
May 3 2022Hader was unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Reds due to mid-back spasms, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The All-Star lefty didn't enter for the ninth inning with the Brewers leading 6-3, and manager Craig Counsell revealed the injury following the contest. Hader hasn't pitched since April 27 and had the spasms surface Saturday, but he threw a successful bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to be available Wednesday or Thursday. Devin Williams secured the save in his place and could receive another save opportunity Wednesday should Hader be held out again.
Apr 26 2022Hader earned the save in Tuesday's win over the Pirates, striking out the only batter he faced in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Pirates brought the tying run to the on-deck circle, which prompted Brewers manager Craig Counsell to bring in his closer. Hader struck out Tucupita Marcano on a called third strike to earn his ninth save of the season. The rate of saves will almost certainly slow down, but the early returns have been greater than even Hader's loudest proponents could have hoped for.
Apr 24 2022Hader saved Sunday's 1-0 win over Philadelphia, striking out one in a 1-2-3 ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader made quick work of the Phillies in the ninth inning to secure his eighth save in eight appearances on the season. He remains arguably the top closer in MLB and should receive ample opportunity moving forward on a strong Milwaukee team.
Apr 21 2022Hader picked up his sixth save of the season in Wednesday's victory over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The save was Hader's sixth of the season and third since Sunday. Hader has been a fantasy force early on, as in addition to tying for the league lead in saves, Hader has not allowed a run and has given up just two hits while posting a 9:2 K:BB over six innings.
Apr 19 2022Hader earned a save against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, tossing a perfect ninth inning while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was very efficient Tuesday, throwing six of his nine total pitches for strikes while striking out one and keeping the Pirates from reaching base. The save represents his fifth of the season, converting all five opportunities he's had. Due to his low pitch count Tuesday, it's very likely he'll be available out of the bullpen if needed again Wednesday.
Apr 18 2022Hader clinched the save Sunday against the Cardinals after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The star reliever delivered a clean inning to record the 100th save of his career. Hader has been outstanding to begin the year, going 4-for-4 in save chances while striking out 40 percent of the batters he's faced. He owns a 3.0 K/BB and should remain one of the most dominant relievers in the National League as long as he remains healthy.
Apr 13 2022Hader earned a save against Baltimore on Wednesday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he walked one and didn't notch any strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader wasn't as dominant as usual Wednesday, as he threw only six of 12 pitches for strikes and didn't collect any punchouts. Still, the left-hander collected his third save in three chances and didn't allow any hits. Hader has yet to give up a run this season and looks to be on his way to another campaign as one of the game's elite closers.
Apr 10 2022Hader struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader wasn't needed in the first two games of the season since the Brewers dropped each matchup, but he was sharp in his 2022 debut. He gave up a deep flyout to Yan Gomes with one out, but he struck out each of the other two batters he faced while throwing eight of his 14 pitches for strikes. The southpaw converted 34 of 35 save chances last year and enters the 2022 season as one of the best closing options in baseball.
Oct 8 2021Hader allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save against Atlanta in Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader issued a leadoff walk in the ninth inning before giving up a one-out single, but he retired the next two batters to preserve the 2-1 lead in the Brewers' first postseason matchup in 2021. The southpaw hasn't given up a run in 21.1 innings across 22 appearances dating back to July 28.
Sep 25 2021Hader walked one and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Few relievers have pitched better than Hader this year, and he's been nearly untouchable with a 17.1-inning scoreless streak dating back to the start of August. In that span, he's allowed six hits and 10 walks while striking out 29. For the season, the southpaw is 34-for-35 in save chances with a 1.29 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 94:24 K:BB across 55.2 innings.
Sep 19 2021Hader struck out two to record the save Saturday against the Cubs, allowing one hit and walking one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader has been one of the best relievers in the National League this season and hasn't blown a save opportunity since July 7. Plus, he's yet to allow a run since the beginning of August and has tossed 16 straight scoreless outings. The left-hander has gone 33-for-34 in save chances while posting a career-best 1.34 ERA in 2021.
Sep 18 2021Hader allowed one hit but tossed a scoreless ninth to pick up his 32nd save of the year Friday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered to pitch the ninth after the Brewers scored four runs in the eighth to take an 8-5 lead. Rafael Ortega reached on an infield single to leadoff but Hader was able to retire the next three batters in order to end the game. The 27-year-old has closed out 32 of his 33 save chances this year and has a 1.37 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 90:22 K:BB over 52.2 innings.
Sep 11 2021Hader struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-0 no-hitter win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Corbin Burnes allowed just one walk in eight innings, and Hader finished off the combined no-no with his usual strong work in the ninth. The southpaw has racked up 10 of his 31 saves this year since the start of August without allowing a run in his last 12.1 innings. Hader owns a 1.42 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 86:19 K:BB across 50.2 innings overall, and he sits just six saves shy of his career-high 37 from 2019.
Sep 8 2021Hader allowed two walks in a scoreless ninth inning to earn a save Wednesday versus the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was able to work around a season-high two walks and secure his 30th save of the year. It was his first appearance in a week, which may explain the control issues. He has been exceptional since the beginning of August, pitching 11.1 scoreless innings while collecting 19 strikeouts and converting nine saves.
Sep 2 2021Hader picked up the save Wednesday against the Giants after striking out the side. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hard-throwing lefty has been on a tear of late and extended his streak of scoreless appearances to 11 (10.1 innings), as he hasn't given up a run since the beginning of August while striking out 19 in that span. Hader has been one of the most effective relievers in the National League while going 29-for-30 in save chances and posting a career-best 1.48 ERA across 48.2 innings this season.
Aug 30 2021Hader pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit to earn the save in the win over the Giants on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader surrendered a leadoff double to Kris Bryant, but retired the next three batters to finish the game. He has not allowed a run in his last 10 appearances and he has seven saves in that stretch. The 27-year-old has a 1.51 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with an incredible 15.3 K/9 in 47.2 innings. He is 28-for-29 in save situations, the best save percentage in all of baseball.
Aug 25 2021Hader secured the save Tuesday against the Reds after tossing a scoreless inning, striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader has nailed down the save in each of his last seven chances and has also tossed eight straight scoreless outings, as he's yet to allow a run throughout this month. The hard-throwing reliever has gone 27-for-28 in save chances this season and has posted career-best figures in both ERA (1.58) and WHIP (0.79) through 45.2 innings, as he's having the best year of his career by a wide margin.
Aug 22 2021Hader recorded one out and earned a save over Washington on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered a 7-3 game with two outs and two runners on base and managed to escape the jam, forcing Juan Soto to ground into a fielder's choice. The 27-year-old southpaw has converted six straight save opportunities, making him 26-for-27 on the year. He's sporting a 1.61 ERA and a77:16 K:BB through 44.2 innings.
Aug 21 2021Hader gave up a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his 25th save of the season in a 9-6 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw hasn't blow a save since July 7, and he's converted four saves in six appearances so far in August. On the season, Hader sports a 1.62 ERA and fearsome 77:16 K:BB through 44.1 innings.
Aug 17 2021Hader fired a scoreless ninth inning on one walk while striking out two, recording the save in the win over the Cardinals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and allowed a one-out walk to Yadier Molina, but retired the other three batters to finish the game. The 27-year-old has a 1.70 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with an elite 15.7 K/9 in 42.1 innings. In August, he has four scoreless innings and nine punchouts in four appearances.
Aug 15 2021Hader struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milwaukee's closer has made two appearances since returning from the COVID-19 injured list, striking out five while allowing just one hit across two innings. Hader made quick work of the Pirates on Sunday, needing just 12 pitches to close out the contest. The hard-throwing lefty has a 1.74 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 72:14 K:BB and 23 saves in 24 chances in 41.1 innings.
Aug 12 2021Hader (illness) was activated off the COVID-19 injured list as expected Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader tested positive for the virus back in early August, but he was able to keep throwing while on the injured list, per Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin. That suggests he should be at full strength right away and should immediately return to his normal closer role. Devin Williams will return to his usual setup role.
Aug 11 2021Hader (illness) cleared the COVID-19 intake protocols Wednesday and is expected to be activated from the injured list Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader landed on the shelf Aug. 2 after testing positive for the virus, and he'll rejoin the active roster after being sidelined for the 10-day minimum. Devin Williams has been filling in as Milwaukee's closer, and he should return to the setup role once Hader is officially activated.
Aug 2 2021Hader was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Hader tested positive for the virus, so he'll be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. Depending how long he's out, Hader could require a rehab assignment before retaking the field for the Brewers. Devin Williams is the most likely candidate to receive save chances in the meantime.
Aug 1 2021Hader struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning Sunday, earning a save over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since earning his last save on July 8, Hader has been tagged with five runs across just 3.2 innings. He bounced back Sunday, needing just 11 pitches to secure the win over Atlanta. The 27-year-old southpaw is now 22-for-23 in save chances with a 1.83 ERA on the year.
Jul 11 2021Hader (3-2) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk Sunday, taking a loss against the Reds. He struck out two batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader found himself in a bases-loaded jam with two outs in the ninth inning and coughed up a two-run single to Nick Castellanos. After allowing one run in his previous 19 outings, the 27-year-old lefty gave up three runs in two weekend appearances against Cincinnati and was charged with the loss in both. Still, he owns a strong 63:13 K:BB and 1.49 ERA this season.
Jul 8 2021Hader struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Thursday's 5-3 win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty took his first blown save of the year in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Mets. Manager Craig Counsell showed no hesitation to turn back to Hader on Thursday, and the 27-year-old was back to his usual dominant self. He's now 21-for-22 in save chances with a 0.78 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 59:12 K:BB across 34.2 innings.
Jul 7 2021Hader allowed a solo home run and struck out two in one inning in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Mets. He was charged with a blown save. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw gave up a game-tying solo shot to Jose Peraza in the bottom of the seventh inning. This was Hader's first blown save of the year -- he had converted his previous 20 chances with little trouble. The hiccup Wednesday ticked his ERA up to a still-superb 0.80 with a 0.74 WHIP and 57:12 K:BB across 33.2 innings.
Jun 30 2021Hader gave up a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 20th save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was another dominant appearance for the southpaw, who hasn't given up a run since May 16 and has fanned multiple batters in seven of his last 11 games. Hader has yet to blow a save chance this season, which is not surprising given his stellar 0.55 ERA and 0.73 WHIP.
Jun 23 2021Hader pitched a perfect inning and struck out two to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader needed 17 pitches to complete the inning, but he got the job done cleanly. The closer is now 19-for-19 in save opportunities this year. He's pitched to a minuscule 0.59 ERA and 0.72 WHIP with a 52:11 K:BB across 30.2 innings.
Jun 19 2021Hader allowed a walk and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-5 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader's scoreless streak was extended to 14 innings Saturday. In that span, he's allowed four hits and four walks while striking out 22, and he's picked up nine saves. The hard-throwing southpaw has a 0.61 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 50:11 K:BB across 29.2 innings this year. He's a perfect 18-for-18 in save chances and he's added three wins as one of the most dominant closers in baseball.
Jun 13 2021Hader walked one batter in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, striking out three and earning a save over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite issuing a walk for the first time since May 24, Hader had no problem finishing off the Pirates to secure Sunday's win. The Brewers swept Pittsburgh in the weekend series and Hader secured a save in all three games, meaning he'll likely be unavailable out of the bullpen Monday. The flamethrowing southpaw now owns a terrific 0.68 ERA and 46:9 K:BB while converting all 17 of his save chances.
Jun 12 2021Hader pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 7-4 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader locked down his 16th save of the year with just 10 pitches while retiring the No. 3 through 5 hitters in Pittsburgh's lineup. The southpaw remains a dominant closer with a 0.70 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 43:8 K:BB across 25.2 innings. He's also collected three wins this year.
Jun 11 2021Hader allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Friday, striking out two and earning a save over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader allowed a single to Bryan Reynolds but still locked down his 15th save in as many chances. The 27-year-old southpaw lowered his season ERA to 0.73 and hasn't given up a run since May 16.
Jun 5 2021Hader pitched a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout to earn the save in Saturday's 7-5 win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader needed 18 pitches to convert the save, but he was able to get the job done. He remains a perfect 14-for-14 in save chances with a 0.76 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 41:8 K:BB across 23.2 innings this year. Saturday was his eighth straight scoreless inning -- Hader has given up just three hits and a walk with 13 strikeouts in that span.
Jun 3 2021Hader allowed one hit but struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader had a three-run cushion and was never in danger of blowing the lead while earning his 13th save of the campaign. He's now allowed only two earned runs in 22.2 innings of work this season, and he has turned in seven consecutive scoreless appearances.
May 30 2021Hader allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save against the Nationals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader gave up a single to begin the ninth inning Sunday, but he preserved the Brewers' three-run lead to earn his 12th save of the year. The southpaw hasn't given up a run in any of his last five outings, and he now carries a 0.87 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in 20.2 innings this season.
May 24 2021Hader allowed one hit and one walk over one inning Monday, striking out one batter and earning a save over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader coughed up an RBI double to Eric Hosmer but the run was charged to Angel Perdomo who started the inning. It was Hader's 11th save in as many chances and he lowered his season ERA to 1.02 through 17.2 innings. He's recorded a save in each of his last four appearances.
May 22 2021Hader struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 10th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The fireballer continues his exceptional start to the season. Hader has yet to blow a save and has fanned multiple batters in three straight appearances and seven of his last nine, and he sports a 1.08 ERA and 30:7 K:BB through 16.2 innings.
May 16 2021Hader allowed a run on two hits and a walk in one inning Sunday, striking out two and earning a save over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader gave up a walk and a single to put runners on the corners with one out in the ninth. After a sacrifice fly by Dansby Swanson, he allowed a two-out hit before punching out William Contreras to avoid blowing the save. Hader is still perfect through nine save opportunities despite allowing a run for the first time this month. He's sporting a stellar 1.15 ERA and 28:7 K:BB through 15.2 innings
May 12 2021Hader allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two across one inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader came on in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. He allowed a double and walk to the second and third batters he faced, but retired the next two hitters to lock in his eighth save. Hader has also provided excellent ratios and strikeouts early on, highlighted by a 0.61 ERA and a 26:6 K:BB across 14.2 frames.
May 9 2021Hader (3-0) pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts and earned the extra-inning win Sunday over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader took care of business to keep the game tied at 1-1 in the ninth inning, and Milwaukee pulled ahead in the top of the 10th. With Hader and Devin Williams already done for the day, Drew Rasmussen was called on for the save, and he converted with a scoreless inning. The 27-year-old Hader has a 0.71 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 24:5 K:BB across 12.2 innings. He's been dominant and effective as the closer, converting all seven of his save opportunities so far. The southpaw hasn't pitched in a save situation since April 30, as Milwaukee has gone 2-7 in May.
May 1 2021Hader struck out the side in the ninth to pick up his seventh save of the year in a 3-1 win over the Dodgers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader had no easy task facing Corey Seager, Justin Turner and Max Muncy, but he sat each one of them down on strikes, throwing just 12 pitches. The 27-year-old looks as dominant as ever this year with a 0.93 ERA and 19:4 K:BB over 9.2 innings while converting all seven of his save chances so far.
Apr 29 2021Hader pitched one inning Thursday, allowing one run on two hits with one strikeout, and shut the door on a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't the cleanest appearance as Hader allowed a leadoff single to Chris Taylor who eventually came around on a subsequent Austin Barnes single to cut the deficit to one, but he was able to induce a Mookie Betts flyout to earn the save. This is Hader's fifth straight appearance with a save.
Apr 28 2021Hader pitched a perfect ninth inning while recording one strikeout en route to his fifth save of the season in a 5-4 over the Marlins on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader had a nice and easy 1-2-3 ninth inning on 13 pitches as he got the first two hitters to fly out before striking out Chad Wallach on a slider to end the game. The 27-year-old has been as dominant as ever to begin the year with one hit, zero runs allowed and a 14:4 K:BB over 7.2 innings.
Apr 24 2021Hader walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his fourth save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw has been absolutely dominant to begin the season. Hader has yet to give up a run in 6.2 innings and has only allowed one measly hit while racking up a 13:4 K:BB. With two wins in addition to his four saves over seven appearances, Hader has more than earned his draft status as one of the first relievers off the board.
Apr 21 2021Hader recorded a three-out save, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two in the win over the Padres on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't Hader's most efficient save, but he got the job done. Fernando Tatis' double was the first hit that Hader has allowed all season. The southpaw managed to strike out the last two batters, stranding runners at second and third base for his third save. The 27-year-old has only surrendered one hit and three walks while striking out 11 in 5.2 innings this season.
Apr 20 2021Hader pitched a scoreless ninth inning Monday, allowing a walk but striking out one for his second save of the year in a 3-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader's only blemish in the inning was surrendering a walk to Fernando Tatis to give the Padres a slim chance to make some noise with Manny Machado and Eric Hosmer following him up in the order. However, the hard-throwing left-hander closed the door and continued his stellar start to the season, as he's now thrown 4.2 scoreless innings and a 9:2 K:BB.
Apr 12 2021Hader recorded his first save of the season after tossing a scoreless outing. He recorded a strikeout in two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was called upon duty when the Cubs scored two runs off Drew Rasmussen in the top of the ninth. However, he closed the door after recording the final two outs in dominant fashion since he tossed five of his six pitches for strikes. The lefty reliever has yet to allow a run in three appearances this season, striking out six and walking out through 2.2 innings.
Apr 7 2021Hader (2-0) walked one and struck out two over one inning to earn the extra-inning win Wednesday versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader pitched a scoreless ninth inning and was in line for the win after Lorenzo Cain's three-run homer put the Brewers ahead in the 10th. J.P. Feyereisen and Brad Boxberger upheld the lead to give Hader the win. The Brewers' primary closer hasn't gotten a save chance yet, but Hader has allowed just one baserunner while striking out five in his two innings of work this year.
Mar 23 2021Brewers manager Craig Counsell confirmed Tuesday that Hader will serve as a traditional closer this season, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers have been creative with Hader's usage in the past, and the presence of Devin Williams -- who struck out more than half the batters he faced last season -- could allow the team to deploy Hader earlier in games. It appears they'll go the more conventional route, however. Hader turned the so-called "Andrew Miller role" into the "Josh Hader role" early in his career, averaging 4.3 outs per appearances while saving just 12 games over his first two seasons. He's been a traditional closer to the last two years, though, and his outs per appearance continue to drop, falling to 3.7 in 2019 before sinking to 2.7 last year. Having a true closer role may continue to suppress his innings total but will nevertheless be a big boost to his fantasy value in most setups.
Mar 11 2021Hader recorded two outs and allowed two home runs in his first appearance of the spring Wednesday. He struck out two batters and walked one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader was working on his offspeed stuff Wednesday, throwing "quite a few" changeups, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. However, the two homers came off fastballs. Hader worked almost exclusively fastball-slider the last three seasons, but it appears he is attempting to bring back the changeup that he used from time to time during his 2017 rookie season. That's likely in an effort to keep the ball in the park, as he gave up 1.7 HR/9 over the last two years. Of course, he also struck out 169 batters in 94.2 innings during that same span.
Jan 15 2021Hader signed a one-year, $6.675 million deal with the Brewers on Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Last year, the two sides could not come to terms and Hader ended up losing his arbitration hearing, settling for $4.1 million. Both sides are likely thankful to avoid such an unpleasant process this time around. He enters the season as the Brewers' clear closer, but trade rumors should linger throughout the offseason.
Sep 27 2020Hader struck out one across a scoreless ninth inning Saturday as he picked up the save against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader had to work hard for his three outs as he needed 21 pitches to get through the ninth but ultimately had no trouble getting his 13th save of the season to pace the National League. Hader's numbers have dipped a bit in 2020 in comparison to recent seasons, but the southpaw still has done very well with a 3.79 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 31:10 K:BB across 19 innings.
Sep 26 2020Hader gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless seventh inning to record his 12th save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Cardinals in the first game of Friday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While his control and ability to keep the ball in the park have occasionally wavered this season, leading to a 4.00 ERA in a small sample, Hader has otherwise been his usual dominant self in 2020. The southpaw sports a 1.00 WHIP and 30:10 K:BB over 18 innings and blown just two of his 14 save chances.
Sep 22 2020Hader had two strikeouts and didn't allow a baserunner during a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was vintage form for the left-hander, as he threw 10 of his 13 pitches for strikes and delivered only one non-fastball. Hader has a 4.24 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB through 17 innings and is 11-for-13 in save opportunities.
Sep 20 2020Hader recorded just one out while earning the save against the Royals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milwaukee had a 5-1 lead heading into the ninth, so Hader wasn't expected to get the call. However, after a two-out, two-run homer by Salvador Perez, the 26-year-old lefty came in and shut the game down with just two pitches. He now has 10 saves and a 4.50 ERA this season.
Sep 19 2020Hader pitched the final frame of Friday's 9-5 victory over the Royals. He served up a home run to lead off the inning but struck out the next three batters he faced. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers held a five-run lead when Hader entered, but because the club needed a win and Hader had not pitched since Monday, manager Craig Counsell still elected to use him in a non-save situation. Hader ultimately sealed the deal, but he also allowed a run for the fourth time in eight outings, and as a result now owns a 4.60 ERA after sitting with a zero in that department as recently as Aug. 28. Setup man Devin Williams has been more effective of late, but given Hader's track record and the fact Williams has never recorded a save at the big-league level, don't expect the bullpen hierarchy to change.
Sep 13 2020Hader gave up four runs on four hits and zero walks while striking out one Saturday against the Cubs. He recorded his second loss and second blown save of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered the game in the top of the ninth inning with the Brewers up 2-0 and eventually served up a three-run home run to Jason Heyward. Ildemaro Vargas took him yard after that to give the Cubs an insurance run. Hader has provided the strikeouts (21 in 13.2 innings) and the saves (nine), but his ratios, particularly his 4.61 ERA, are a good example of the pitfalls of paying up for a top reliever in a 60-game season. Hader has been particularly bad lately; he had not allowed a run this season prior to Aug. 29 but has given up runs in three of his six appearances since then.
Sep 12 2020Hader (1-1) struck out two in a scoreless inning to pick up the win in Friday's 1-0 victory over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader has only thrown 12.2 innings for Milwaukee thus far but has cruised to a 2.17 ERA and 0.95 WHIP while allowing a total of just two hits. Although walks have been more of an issue in 2020 (7.11 BB/9), they haven't been too much of a problem in another dominant season for Hader.
Sep 5 2020Hader (0-1) allowed one earned run on two hits to take the loss Saturday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader came into the game in the bottom of the ninth inning looking to keep the game knotted at two. However, he allowed a leadoff double, followed by a wild pitch and single to allow the winning run to cross the plate. The pair of hits were the first allowed by Hader this season, though he has surrendered 10 free passes across 11.2 innings. Overall, he has a 2.31 ERA with 18 punchouts and remains the clear closer in Milwaukee.
Sep 2 2020Hader hit a batter and struck out one in one inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader plunked Jorge Bonifacio to start the ninth inning, but retired the next three batters on nine pitches to get the save. Hader hasn't allowed a hit in 12 appearances, an MLB record to start a season, but he has issued 10 walks in 11.2 innings. The 26-year-old has nine saves, 18 strikeouts and a 1.54 ERA this season.
Aug 31 2020Hader pitched a perfect ninth inning, striking out all three batters he faced to earn the save in Monday's 6-5 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader needed 18 pitches, but he was able to fan Cole Tucker, Erik Gonzalez and Adam Frazier to protect a one-run lead. The 26-year-old Hader is up to eight saves in this year. It was a solid bounce-back effort after his blown save against the Pirates on Saturday. The closer has a 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 17 strikeouts through 10.2 innings this year.
Aug 30 2020Hader was tagged with a blown save against Pittsburgh on Saturday. He pitched one-third of an inning and did not give up any hits, but he allowed two runs on five walks while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even elite performers struggle sometimes, and that was certainly the case with Hader on Saturday as he simply could not locate his fastball in the strike zone. The fireballer threw only nine of his 32 pitches for strikes and walked in two batters before he was mercifully lifted after retiring only one hitter. Fortunately for Hader and the Brewers, Devin Williams came in and kept Pittsburgh from tacking on additional runs, and Eric Sogard hit a walkoff homer in the bottom of the ninth. Hader's job is about as secure as they come given that this was his first blown save of the season. In fact, he had not allowed any earned runs prior to Saturday, and he has still not allowed a base hit in 2020.
Aug 25 2020Hader threw a perfect ninth inning against the Reds on Tuesday to earn his seventh save of the season. He did not record a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty is a perfect 7-for-7 in save chances and still has not allowed a run or a hit through nine appearances this season (9.1 innings). With the condensed schedule this year, Hader is being used as more of a traditional, one-inning closer. That means he'll likely finish with fewer frames than expected, but it's hard to argue with his usage given the results so far.
Aug 24 2020Hader picked up the save in Monday's 4-2 win over the Reds, allowing a walk and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader immediately brought the tying run to the plate by walking Joey Votto to start the ninth, but was able to retire the next three batters to end the game. Although the southpaw has allowed five walks, he has still yet to allow a hit or run in 8.1 innings pitched on the season.
Aug 16 2020Hader did not allow a baserunner and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Sunday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader came on to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and prevailed to earn his fifth save of the season. He did battle through a 13-pitch at-bat with Nico Hoerner, which ran Hader's pitching count to 25. Hader has maintained his dominance early, throwing 6.1 scoreless frames with 10 strikeouts.
Aug 15 2020Hader walked two and struck out three in 1.1 scoreless innings to record his fourth save of the season during Friday's 4-3 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw needed 35 pitches to finish the job and threw less than half of them for strikes, but the end result was still another save for Hader. His 9:4 K:BB through 5.1 innings is a little worrisome considering he didn't post a walk rate north of 9.8 percent in either of the last two seasons, but Hader hasn't even allowed a hit yet in 2020, much less a run, making his early-season control issues a lot more palatable.
Aug 12 2020Hader walked one and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his third save of the season in a 6-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw had been merely good through his first three appearances of 2020. but Hader looked more like his overpowering self in this one. He has yet to give up a hit, posting a 6:2 K:BB through four innings to go along with a 0.00 ERA, and he seems to have little competition for save chances in the Milwaukee bullpen this season.
Aug 5 2020Hader tossed a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout to earn the save against the White Sox on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Called upon to protect a tight 1-0 lead in the ninth, Hader finished things off with ease, throwing 8-of-11 pitches for strikes. Earning his second save, the left-hander remained flawless on the season, during which he has yet to allow a run across three appearances.
Jul 30 2020Hader tossed a scoreless ninth inning and picked up his first save of the season in Wednesday's victory over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader did not allow a ball out of the infield and finished off what was a stellar pitching performance by the Brewers. He allowed just one runner to reach base over his first two appearances of the season and has picked up two punchouts.
Jul 28 2020Hader threw a scoreless ninth inning in Monday's extra-inning victory over the Pirates. He walked a batter and struck out another. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader entered Monday's contest with the score tied at five and did not get a chance to pick up a save, but manager Craig Counsell decided to get him in the game both to preserve the tie and give him his first work of the season. Fellow reliever and former closer Corey Knebel is healthy but not quite back to his old self, which makes it likely Hader will be used more as a traditional closer than one sharing the ninth-inning duties with someone else. As such, expect Hader to get the ball next time the Brewers find themselves in a save situation.
Mar 6 2020Hader threw a scoreless inning in Thursday's spring game against the Reds and struck out two batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Outings like Thursday's have become the norm for Hader, who has posted a 15.3 K/9 in his big-league career. He will head into the regular season as the Brewers' closer and will have a long leash, but there is at least a chance he could be moved into a more versatile role when fellow reliever Corey Knebel (elbow) is ready to go in May. Regardless of role, Hader will be at or near the top of the list of relief options in nearly all fantasy formats given his penchant for punchouts.
Feb 14 2020Hader will make $4.1 million this season after losing his arbitration case Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The oddities of baseball's financial system benefit the Brewers in this case, as they'll get arguably the game's best reliever at a bargain price. Hader was seemingly hurt in arbitration by an outdated system that greatly favors closers, a role which he only filled for one of his three dominant seasons to date. Hader had filed for $6.4 million, a number which would have been a record for a first-time arbitration-eligible reliever but which would have been far below the value of his services on the open market.
Oct 2 2019Hader blew the save and took the loss against Washington in Tuesday's NL Wild Card Game. He was charged with three runs (two earned) on two hits and one walk.
Oct 2 2019Hader blew the save and took the loss against Washington in Tuesday's NL Wild Card Game. He was charged with three runs (two earned) on two hits and one walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Nationals rallied to take the lead against Hader with two outs in the eighth inning. His inning went as follows: strikeout, hit by pitch, strikeout, broken-bat single, walk, single. Right fielder Trent Grisham misread Juan Soto's base knock with the bases loaded and let the ball get by him, allowing the winning run to score. Hader also blew a save in a critical spot in the second-to-last game of the regular season and the long ball was a problem throughout the campaign. The Brewers will be getting Corey Knebel (elbow) back next year, but despite all that Hader has a case to be among the top five relievers off the board in 2020.
Sep 28 2019Hader allowed two hits and a run while striking out two in one inning in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader didn't have any trouble getting his first two outs, but pinch hitter Sam Hilliard took him deep for the game-tying run. It's Hader's seventh blown save of the year. He's converted 37 saves, including twelve in a row before Saturday's hiccup. The flame-throwing southpaw owns a 2.62 ERA and 0.81 WHIP with 138 strikeouts in 75.2 innings.
Sep 26 2019Hader recorded four outs to end the eighth and ninth with a walk and two strikeouts to post his 37th save in a 5-3 victory against the Reds on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers closer has been a busy man. That's now nine straight appearances where Hader entered in a save situation, and he's converted all nine. He's 10-for-10 this month and has not blown a save since Aug. 17. Hader also owns a 1.35 ERA in September. He could remain busy this weekend, as the Brewers try to track down the Cardinals and avoid the NL Wild Card Game. Overall, Hader is 3-5 with 37 saves, 2.53 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 136 strikeouts in 74.2 innings this season.
Sep 24 2019Hader allowed two hits and struck out one across one inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader recorded the first two outs in the ninth inning without issue, but allowed a single and double to the next two batters he faced. However, he struck out Christian Colon to keep the Brewers' lead intact and record his 36th save of the campaign. After a shaky month of August, Hader has allowed only two earned runs across 12 innings in the final month of the regular season.
Sep 22 2019Hader allowed one hit and struck out three across 1.1 innings to earn his 35th save in a 4-3 victory against the Pirates on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Hader blew his first save opportunity against the Pirates this season, he's recorded five saves versus Pittsburgh since then. The 25-year-old has also bounced back from his mid-August struggles to yield only two runs in his last 15.2 frames. He is 3-5 with 35 saves, 2.61 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 133 strikeouts in 72.1 innings this season.
Sep 19 2019Hader earned a ninth-inning save Thursday after holding the Padres scoreless with one strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Ray Black allowed two baserunners in the ninth inning, Hader was called upon to protect a 5-1 lead. He did so with ease, striking out Manuel Margot, then forcing Luis Torrens to ground into a double play. The save was Haders 34th of the season as he improved to a 2.66 ERA and 0.77 WHIP.
Sep 15 2019Hader gave up two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out two through one inning to record his 33rd save in a 7-6 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After getting a groundout to start the inning, a walk and a two-run home run put Hader on the ropes, but he quickly recovered to strike out the next two hitters to nail down his 33rd save. The left-hander has a 2.70 ERA with 129 strikeouts through 56 appearances this season.
Sep 14 2019Hader recorded his 32nd save of the season Saturday against St. Louis, striking out one in a clean ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader now has the exact same number of appearances as he did last season (55), though he's thrown 12 fewer innings. His 2.48 ERA is a near match for last season's 2.43 mark, while he's somehow managed to improve upon his 46.7 percent strikeout rate from 2018, striking out 48.7 percent of opposing batters this year.
Sep 12 2019Hader pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts to nail down a 3-2 victory and record his 31st save against the Marlins on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After throwing his first pitch for a ball, Hader pounded the zone with his next 10 pitches and retired the side in 11 throws. Hader has been a strikeout machine lately, posting 20 punchouts in his last 10.1 innings. In addition to all the strikeouts, since blowing a save on Aug. 17, Hader has thrown 11.1 straight scoreless frames. Overall, he is 3-5 with 31 saves, 2.51 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 126 strikeouts in 68 innings this season.
Sep 11 2019Hader had three strikeouts and gave up one hit during a scoreless ninth inning to record the save Wednesday at Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader gave up a weak two-out single but still only needed 15 pitches to get his three strikeouts. The left-hander has been on an impressive run of late, with an 18:1 K:BB and only three hits allowed in his last eight outings (10.1 innings).
Sep 8 2019Hader struck out the only two batters he faced Sunday, earning the save over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hader has been on fire lately, posting a 15:1 K:BB over 9.1 scoreless frames since Aug. 25, lowering his ERA from 3.02 to 2.59 during that span. He's now 29-for-35 in save opportunities on the year despite his struggles in July and August.
Sep 7 2019Hader (3-5) had four strikeouts and gave up zero hits or walks in two scoreless innings Saturday to earn the win against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haded entered with the bases loaded and nobody out during the eighth inning and surrendered the lead with a walk, but he then escaped, delivered a scoreless ninth inning and grabbed the victory as the Brewers rallied for the walkoff. The 25-year-old had his share of struggles in mid-August, but he's now delivered six straight scoreless outings (8.2 innings) with 13 strikeouts and one walk.
Sep 4 2019Hader struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 28th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw has found his form at the right time for Milwaukee. Hader has reeled off five straight scoreless appearances, fanning multiple batters in the last four, and he now sports a 2.70 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 115:17 K:BB through 63.1 innings on the year. The Brewers now sit four games back of the second NL wild-card spot, with two other teams between then and the Cubs, so Hader will need to stay dominant down the stretch if they're going to see action in October.
Aug 31 2019Hader retired all five batters he faced in Saturday's game against the Cubs -- two via strikeout -- to earn his 27th save of the season.
Aug 28 2019Hader pitched a scoreless eighth and ninth while allowing only one run and posting three strikeouts during a save against the Cardinals on Wednesday.
Aug 26 2019Hader threw a scoreless ninth inning in Sunday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
Aug 14 2019Hader struck out one but gave up a game-winning home run to Marwin Gonzalez in the eighth inning of Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Twins.
Aug 10 2019Hader (2-5) struck out four and picked up the win after blowing his fourth save of the season Friday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk in 1.2 innings in
Aug 6 2019Hader allowed a run on two hits but struck out two over 1.1 innings against the Pirates on Monday en route to the save.
Aug 1 2019Hader (1-5) took the loss and was hit with the blown save against the Athletics on Thursday, recording one out while giving up two earned runs on one hit in the
Jul 31 2019Hader picked up the save Wednesday against the A's after tossing a scoreless inning while allowing one hit.
Jul 27 2019Hader allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 23rd save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Cubs.
Jul 27 2019Hader allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 23rd save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Cubs.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2019Hader gave up one hit while striking out two batters in a scoreless inning against Arizona on Sunday to earn his 22nd save.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Hader allowed two unearned runs on three hits and zero walks while striking out two during the ninth inning in his 21st save of the season to finish a 5-4 victory against the Braves on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 13 2019Hader blew his second save of the season in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning loss to the Giants, giving up two runs on two home runs over two innings while striking out three.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 6 2019Hader will not participate in the All-Star game due to back stiffness, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 6 2019Hader will not participate in the All-Star Game due to back stiffness, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2019Hader walked one and struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings to record a hold during a 7-6 victory over the Pirates on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2019Hader walked a batter and earned a strikeout in 1.1 innings during a hold in a 7-6 victory against the Pirates on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 1 2019Hader allowed two runs on two hits while striking out one batter, earning the hold against the Reds on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 1 2019Hader allowed two runs on two hits while striking out on batter, earning the save against the Reds on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Hader struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 20th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Pirates.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Hader completed two spotless innings against the Mariners on Thursday, striking out three batters to earn the save.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Hader recorded a six-out save with four strikeouts and didn't allow a baserunner to nail down his 18th save in a 6-5 victory against the Reds on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Hader struck out four over two perfect innings to nail down his 18th save in a 6-5 victory over the Reds on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Hader struck out three and did not allow a baserunner across two scoreless innings to earn his 17th save of the season against the Giants.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Hader threw a scoreless 10th inning in Wednesday's 14-inning victory over the Astros.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 9 2019Hader struck out three and walked one in the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Pirates for the save.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 9 2019Hader struck out three and walked one in the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Pirates while registering the save.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Hader struck out the side in the ninth inning to post his 15th save of the season in a 5-3 victory over the Pirates on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Hader struck out the side in the ninth to post his 15th save of the season in a 5-3 victory against the Pirates on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 6 2019Hader struck out three across 1.1 innings Thursday against the Marlins to secure the save.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Hader gave up one run on two hits with five strikeouts across two innings during a blown save against the Pirates on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Hader recorded the final out of the eighth inning in Thursday's victory over the Pirates, but was removed from the game after the Brewers scored four runs in the top of the ninth inning to take an 11-5 lead.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Hader picked up the save after allowing two hits and a walk while striking out two over two scoreless innings Monday against Minnesota.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Hader picked up the save after allowing two hits and a walk while striking out two over two scoreless innings Monday night against Minnesota.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Hader didn't allow a baserunner and recorded two strikeouts in 1.2 innings to record his 12th save of the season during an 11-9 victory against the Reds on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Hader tossed two perfect innings and picked up his first win of the season in Sunday's victory over the Braves.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Hader allowed no hits while striking out one in a scoreless inning to record his 11th save in a 5-2 win over the Phillies on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 8 2019Hader walked one batter but also struck out two hitters to nail down his 10th save of the season in a 7-3 victory against the Nationals on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 18 2018Hader will not be suspended or fined in regards to offensive social media posts from years past.Multiple instances of offensive tweets from Hader's social media account resurfaced during his appearance in the All-Star Game on Tuesday. The reliever spoke to the press following the exhibition, apologizing for his comments and stating that he would accept whatever punishment came his way. Though Hader escaped the incident without any major consequences, he will need to undergo sensitivity training and participate in the MLB's diversity program.
Jul 10 2018Hader allowed two earned runs -- both via the home run -- while tossing 1.2 innings in Monday's loss to the Marlins.Hader had given up just two home runs all season heading into Monday's game, but both Starlin Castro and Brian Anderson took him deep on consecutive pitches in the seventh inning. Hader remained in for the eighth, but could only get two outs, and was removed from the game after allowing five runners to reach base during his out. Hader was on point his previous time out -- just one base runner over three frames -- and has been plenty sharp all season, so this is likely just a bump in the road for the first-time All-Star.
Jun 27 2018Hader recorded a one-out save in Tuesday's victory over the Royals.The Brewers had a four-run lead entering the ninth inning and still held that margin at the end of the contest, but because fellow reliever Jacob Barnes created a save situation by allowing two runners to reach base, and left-hander Alex Gordon was due up, manager Craig Counsell brought in Hader instead of Corey Knebel, and Hader ultimately shut the door after just two pitches. The save was Hader's first since May 11, and Knebel remains the Brewers' top option to close games moving forward.
Jun 14 2018Hader struck out three batters in a scoreless eighth inning in Wednesday's victory over the Cubs.Pitching for the second time in three days for just the fourth time this season, Hader allowed a hit but nothing more, and upped his strikeout total on the season to 75. Hader has not recorded a save in over a month, but he is still returning plenty of fantasy value thanks to his minuscule ratios and strikeout numbers.
May 31 2018Hader struck out four batters but also allowed four runners to reach base over 1.2 innings in Thursday's victory over the Cardinals.Hader entered Thursday's game in the eighth inning, and manager Craig Counsell seemingly would have allowed him to finish the contest had been sharp, and pick up another save as a result. However, with Hader allowing more runners on base than usual, Counsell decided to bring in Corey Knebel for the final, and Knebel was able to close the door. While Hader did not reward fantasy players with a save Thursday, he did keep the opponent off the scoreboard for the 13th time in 14 appearances and raised his strikeout total on the season to a whopping 66.
May 19 2018Hader (2-0) collected the win over the Twins on Saturday, firing 2.1 innings of scoreless relief while striking out six and walking one.His numbers remain absurd, as Hader generated 15 swinging strikes on only 32 offerings, and he got rewarded for his dominance when Christian Yelich blasted a game-winning home run in the eighth inning. Hader now has a 1.32 ERA, 0.51 WHIP and terrifying 56:7 K:BB through 27.1 innings to go along with his two wins, six saves and six holds.
May 12 2018Hader struck out two over a perfect 10th inning and recorded his sixth save of the season in Friday's victory over the Rockies.Friday's save was the first of the season for Hader in which he did not cover multiple innings, but he still recorded multiple strikeouts for the 13th time in 14 appearances this season and kicked in another save to boot. Hader has not been the only reliever closing games for the Brewers, and that will not change with Corey Knebel presumably ready to close again, but he should still see save opportunities here and there when the matchups dictate.
May 9 2018Hader struck out three over a pair of clean innings to earn his fourth save of the season Tuesday against the Indians.The bullpen had to step up after starter Wade Miley (oblique) went down early on, and it was Hader who stepped up to provide his fourth multi-inning outing in his last five. He remains an elite source of strikeouts and now has an otherworldly 19.4 K/9 on the season. Though Corey Knebel (hamstring) is likely to be activated soon, Hader should remain a workhorse for Milwaukee and could even be in the mix for saves for the foreseeable future.
May 5 2018Hader (1-0) blew his first save of the season, allowing two runs on a walk and a hit across two innings of work, but was bailed out by his offense and picked up the win. He struck out four.Hader unsurprisingly led things off with a strikeout, but he walked the next batter before serving up a game-tying two-run homer to Starling Marte. The young lefty fanned the next two batters to end the inning, and the Brewers' offense picked him up and reclaimed the lead in the bottom half of the inning with a two-out RBI double from Ryan Braun to put him in position to win the game. Hader made no mistakes in the ninth inning, shutting the door in just 13 pitches. Despite the uncharacteristic outing, he still owns a phenomenal 1.80 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 43:6 K:BB through 20 innings this season.
May 1 2018Hader is unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Reds, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Unsurprisingly, Hader will get the day off after dazzling in an eight-out relief appearance Monday that saw him strike out all eight batters he faced to collect the save. The 24-year-old southpaw now owns a remarkable 1.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP and 39:5 K:BB through 18 innings this season.
Apr 30 2018Hader struck out eight to finish a scoreless 2.2-inning save with just one walk allowed Monday against the Reds.Hader had already been amazing, as he carried a 31:4 K:BB with just two runs allowed over 15.1 innings into Monday's outing. But this performance was one of the greatest regular season relief outings of all-time, the first eight-out save in which all eight outs were recorded via strikeout, and it all came with Hader and the Brewers nursing just a one-run lead. Corey Knebel is nearing a return to action, and the Brewers have proved more than willing to use him in non-save situations, but the way Hader is pitching, he will be one of the best fantasy relievers out there even if he won't be pitching in a traditional closer's role. Hader's 39 strikeouts have him tied for 23rd in the majors among all pitchers, an eye-popping total that has powered Hader to a 1.00 ERA.
Apr 26 2018Hader recorded the final two outs of the eighth inning -- both via strikeout -- in Wednesday's victory over the Royals.In the latest example of manager Craig Counsell not sticking to traditional bullpen roles, Hader was used in a key spot and then promptly removed despite not experiencing any issues -- likely because Counsell had an eye on the Brewers' as-big-as-it-gets-for-April series with the Cubs that starts Thursday. Hader is giving fantasy players exactly what they want in the strikeout and ratio departments; just don't expect him to pile up the save numbers most relievers of his caliber do.
Apr 22 2018Hader earned the save Sunday, going two innings and striking out three while allowing an unearned run against the Marlins.Right now, Hader seems to be the preferred end-game option for manager Craig Counsell, as the lefty has been responsible for three of the club's last four saves with regular closer Corey Knebel (hamstring) sidelined. He may not be deployed in the same way as a traditional closer, but either way Hader remains a valuable asset with a 29:4 K:BB over 14.2 innings to go along with a minuscule 1.23 ERA.
Apr 14 2018Hader struck out five over two perfect innings to pick up his first career save in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Mets.At least for one night, the Brewers gave up trying to find an alternate closing option and simply let Hader loose, and the left-hander needed only 23 pitches -- 18 of them strikes -- to lock down the win. His usage will likely remain unconventional, but expect the club's best reliever to start seeing more work in the ninth inning, as there's simply no arguing with Hader's uncanny 22:3 K:BB through 9.2 innings.
Apr 10 2018Hader threw 1.1 scoreless innings and struck out four batters in Monday's victory over the Cardinals.Hader walked the first batter he faced Monday, but he was unhittable after that, striking out the next three batters in the seventh inning and the first of the eighth. It does not appear Hader will see save opportunities while Corey Knebel (hamstring) is sidelined -- manager Craig Counsell said as much last week -- but he is still providing fantasy value in other areas, allowing just four runners to reach base over 6.1 innings (0.63 WHIP) while punching out 14 batters -- good for an eye-popping 19.9 K/9.
Apr 7 2018Manager Craig Counsell said Friday that he prefers to keep Hader in a multi-inning role, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.The team will share closer duties with Corey Knebel out with a hamstring injury, but the skipper seemed to suggest that Hader is not going to be a big part of that mix. Counsell mentioned Matt Albers, Jacob Barnes, Jeremy Jeffress and Dan Jennings as options for the ninth, while Hader's role will remain flexible -- he entered in the fourth inning Friday. Regardless, Hader is probably the best arm in the bullpen and should be owned in most leagues for what he can do in the ratio categories.
Apr 6 2018Hader could be in line for some saves as the Brewers employ a closer committee while Corey Knebel (hamstring) is on the disabled list, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.Knebel will be out for at least six weeks, and there's no obvious candidate to take over for him in the Brewers' bullpen. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed that the team will use a committee, though he didn't specify who would be a part of it. Hader's electric stuff has led him to a 37.7 percent strikeout rate and a 1.95 ERA in his short major-league career -- definitely prototypical closer numbers. The Brewers may prefer to keep him in a high-leverage stopper role, though, as he's excelled there so far.
Apr 5 2018Hader is a candidate to close in Corey Knebel's absence, but manager Craig Counsell has yet to decide on a replacement closer, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.Knebel suffered a hamstring injury that will require a DL stint, which leaves the ninth inning open for the Brewers until at least mid-to-late April. Hader, who brings a mid-90s fastball from the left side, has been untouchable in his three innings this season, notching seven strikeouts and allowing just two baserunners and no earned runs. The Brewers have other candidates with more experience, however, including Jacob Barnes and Jeremy Jeffress. Counsell's plan for the ninth inning should come into focus over the next few games, but Hader would seemingly be in the mix for save opportunities.
Mar 25 2018Hader has thrown 8.1 scoreless innings over seven spring appearances while posting a 0.72 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB.Hader routinely dominated big-league hitters last year as a rookie, and that has carried over to Cactus League play, where opposing hitters have mustered just four hits and a .138 batting average against Hader. He posted a superb 12.8 K/9 a year ago over 47.2 MLB innings and finished with 68 strikeouts despite not debuting until June 10, so it's not hard to envision him topping 100 punchouts in 2018 with a full season at the top level. He will begin the year as the top left-handed option in the Brewers' bullpen, and despite being a southpaw and lacking ninth-inning experience, would be in the mix for saves should incumbent closer Corey Knebel cede the role for any reason.
Mar 9 2018Hader has struck out four batters and allowed zero runs through three innings this spring.In three separate one-inning appearances, Hader has been lights out, striking out four of the nine batters he has faced while allowing zero hits. He will begin the year out of the bullpen in a setup role in front of closer Corey Knebel, and will look to build off of his 2.08 ERA and 68 strikeouts from 2017.
Jan 28 2018General Manager David Stearns expects to use Hader out of the bullpen to begin the season, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Hader was stellar out of the bullpen last season, striking out 68 batters across 47.2 innings and accruing a 2.08 ERA for Milwaukee. Stearns has since announced that the 23-year-old left-hander will be in a bullpen role, although that could change. The Brewers are in pursuit of a starting pitcher, so if they pull the trigger on a trade before spring training begins, that could solidify Hader's role in the bullpen for the time being.
Dec 8 2017GM David Stearns said Friday that the Brewers are still evaluating whether to use Hader as a starter or reliever in 2018, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.One thing Stearns is confident about is that Hader "is going to be put in a position to accumulate innings," whether that be as a starter or a multi-inning reliever, which is no surprise given Hader's arm talent. While the Brewers will be looking to maximize Hader's innings, and he was a highly-regarded starting pitcher prospect just an offseason ago, he did throw only 99.2 total innings in 2017 across all levels, so he would inevitably wind up in the bullpen at some point even if he heads into the season as a starter. With that in mind, the Brewers must weigh if it's worth even trying Hader in the rotation, especially when considering just how dominant (12.84 K/9, .156 BAA) he was working in relief last year. With Hader facing a theoretical innings limit as a starter and not in the mix for saves as a reliever, he will likely be only a fringe option in standard league formats. However, even as a full-time reliever he will stand a good chance to hit 100 strikeouts while providing quality ratios, so he can still provide some sort of value in any role for fantasy owners and the Brewers alike.
Sep 19 2017Hader threw 1.2 scoreless innings in Monday's victory over the Pirates and allowed just one hit while striking out three batters.Hader allowed four earned runs over four appearances around the turn of this month, but he turned things around quickly, allowing just Monday's hit and one walk while striking out 13 batters in 7.1 innings over his last five outings. The Brewers will continue leaning on him as the top left-handed option in their bullpen as they push for the playoffs.
Aug 8 2017Hader threw a scoreless inning in Monday's loss to the Twins despite allowing a hit and issuing three walks.Hader was not sharp Monday and now owns 17 walks in 22.1 innings out of the Brewers' bullpen this season, but even in a subpar outing he was able to keep the opponent off the scoreboard. Hader, who does have 27 strikeouts and has given up just 10 hits, will continue working in a multi-situation relief role for the time being.
Jul 24 2017Hader threw 1.2 scoreless innings in the Brewers' loss to the Phillies on Sunday.Hader did not record a strikeout Sunday, but he allowed just one hit and did not give up a run for the 10th time in 12 big-league appearances. Hader has 11 walks in 16.2 innings, but he did not walk a batter for the third consecutive outing Sunday, and by also giving up only seven hits with the Brewers, he now owns a 1.08 WHIP -- exactly the same mark as his 1.08 ERA. Expect him to continue working out of the bullpen for the Brewers.
Jul 8 2017Hader (1-0) allowed one run over three innings and recorded seven strikeouts to earn his first career win Friday against the Yankees.The 23-year-old relieved starting pitcher Junior Guerra in the fourth inning following a rain delay and produced his longest outing in the majors. The left-hander gave up his first run of the season on an Aaron Judge solo home run, but it was the only hit allowed. Hader now has a 0.73 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 12.1 innings with 13 strikeouts since being recalled in early June, but he has shown some struggles with command and has issued 10 walks.
Jun 16 2017Hader tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Thursday's victory over the Cardinals.Hader walked two batters in his outing and did not strike out any, but he also did not allow any hits or runs. He was the first reliever in after Zach Davies exited following five frames, and he will likely continue to pitch in the middle innings for now. However, since Hader worked solely as a starter with Triple-A Colorado Springs, he should be able to pitch more than one inning when needed like he did Thursday.
Jun 9 2017Hader was called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday.Hader has struggled this season at the Triple-A level, but he remains the Brewers' top pitching prospect, and the club decided it was time for him to show what he can do at the top level. Hader worked exclusively as a starter the last two seasons, but it remains to be seen if he will work in that role for the Brewers, or open in the bullpen.
Jun 9 2017General manager David Stearns said that Hader will pitch out of the bullpen for the time being, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.Stearns added that the long-term plan is still to use the left-hander as a starter, but they want him to work in relief as he acclimates himself to the big leagues. With that in mind, the Brewers do have a doubleheader with the Cardinals coming up on Tuesday, so there is an opportunity for him to pick up a start, although it's somewhat of a long shot given this development. It seems like his short-term value will be dependent on his ability to strike major-league batters out and limit his walks more than anything else.