Overview
- Houston closer Josh Hader faced live hitters for the first time since a pre–spring training biceps flare-up, throwing at Daikin Park to Taylor Trammell and Brice Matthews.
- The six-time All-Star said he felt really good and clocked his fastball at about 91 to 93 mph during the session.
- He plans a bullpen session next, then another live batting practice, with a minor-league rehab stint expected but with no set date.
- Hader began the season on the injured list with biceps inflammation after missing most of the final two months of 2025 with a shoulder capsule sprain.
- His eventual return could stabilize the Astros’ late innings for a team managing multiple injuries and a 6–11 start in the AL West.