Josh Hader

Has completed six rehab appearances across two minor-league levels (6 IP, 1 ER, 9 K) and is expected back in the first week of June. Bryan King has held the closer role with 4 saves and a clean ERA. The return timetable is firming — expect an activation announcement around June 2-7.

On the 60-Day IL since late March with left biceps tendinitis. Has completed six rehab appearances across two levels — 6 IP, 1 ER, 9 Ks — and is expected back in the first week of June. Bryan King has stepped in with 4 saves and a solid ERA.

Left biceps tendinitis. Has made four scoreless rehab appearances (6 K, 1 BB across 4 IP) but manager Joe Espada confirmed he needs five more before activation. Return target: late May/early June at the earliest.

Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL. Biceps tendinitis rehab has been slower than expected. The 60-day clock is retroactive, making him eligible to return in late May. Hasn't faced hitters yet. Peter Lambert selected to fill the roster spot.

Per Closer Monkey, return is now 'weeks rather than days' — the biceps tendinitis rehab is moving slower than initially hoped. Enyel De Los Santos picked up his second save Wednesday while Bryan Abreu had 1.1 scoreless IP with 2 K.

Per Rotowire, Hader is "approximately one month out" from returning — he'll begin facing hitters next week per manager Joe Espada. The biceps tendinitis from spring has slowed his ramp. Bryan Abreu remains the in-house option but has been disastrous.

Back from a brief IL stint and earned Houston's last save. The Astros were vague about the injury that shelved him, which warrants a close eye. He appears to have reclaimed the role but a second IL trip would open a hot committee. Buy back if you dropped him, but monitor the injury situation.

Expected to be activated during the first week of June after completing a dominant rehab (1.29 ERA, 11 K in 7 IP across seven appearances). Bryan King and Bryan Abreu have been splitting save chances in his absence. The moment Hader is activated he reclaims the role — if he's available in your league, add him now before he returns.