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Wed Feb 1412:10Josh Hader To Close, Ryan Pressly To Serve In Setup Role
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that left-hander Josh Hader would be the team's closer in 2024, with right-hander Ryan Pressly serving in a late-inning setup role. "Hader will pitch the ninth inning if both guys are available," Espada said. It's no surprise that Hader will be Houston's closer after they signed him to a five-year, $95 million deal in free agency this winter, but it's now official. The 29-year-old hard-throwing left-hander is one of the most dominant late-inning relievers in the game and is now joining a strong Astros club that should give him plenty of save opportunities. Pressly will still likely pick up an occasional save or two, but his fantasy value is going to take a big hit with a permanent move to a setup role in front of Hader. With the San Diego Padres last year, Hader had a 1.28 ERA, 85 strikeouts and 33 saves in 56 1/3 innings.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 2112:52Astros Manager Won't Name Closer Between Ryan Pressly, Josh Hader
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada would not name a closer when reporters asked him over the weekend at the team's FanFest. This is notable as the Astros just signed closer Josh Hader to a record-breaking contract. Ryan Pressly, who locked down 31 saves for Houston last season, was the clear incumbent before the Hader signing. Conventional wisdom says that Hader will eventually be given the job given his pedigree and contract situation. The 29-year-old southpaw finished the 2023 season with a 1.28 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 85:30 K/BB ratio to go along with 33 saves over 56 1/3 innings with the Padres. Pressly could shift into a setup role once Hader established himself so he should still hold fantasy value in NSVH leagues.
Source: Chandler Rome of The AthleticRotoBaller.com
Fri Jan 1915:07Josh Hader Signs Megadeal With Astros
The Houston Astros have signed Josh Hader to a historic five-year, $95 million contract. While the total sum does not surpass the five-year, $102 million deal Edwin Diaz netted from the Mets prior to the 2023 season, it is the largest present-day value contract for a reliever in MLB history as it does not contain referrals. It had been reported recently that the Astros were making a strong push for Hader and they have now landed the best free-agent relief pitcher available. The left-hander struggled in the 2022 season but delivered an eye-popping 1.28 ERA and 36.8 K%, albeit alongside a 13% BB%, across 61 appearances for the Padres in 2023, locking down 33 saves in the process. The 29-year-old owns a career 2.50 ERA across 349 career appearances, posting a 42.2% K% and 32% K-BB% along with 165 saves in that time.
Source: Jeff PassanRotoBaller.com
Thu Jan 1819:41Astros Targeting Josh Hader
Despite already having one of the best closers in postseason history in right-hander Ryan Pressly, the Houston Astros are trying to sign free-agent left-hander Josh Hader, who is considered perhaps the best closer in baseball. According to sources briefed on their discussions, the Astros are making a push for the 29-year-old southpaw who has been seeking a contract in excess of Mets closer Edwin Diaz's five-year, $102 million deal, which was the largest ever for a reliever. The addition of Hader would help boost a bullpen that won't have Kendall Graveman (shoulder) for the entire season. Houston has wanted Hader since the trade deadline in 2023, but adding him now would raise questions about how first-year manager Joe Espada would handle the closer role. If Hader is added on a huge deal, it's likely that he'd serve as the primary closer, with Pressly moving to a setup role.
Source: The AthleticRotoBaller.com
Mon Jan 820:46Josh Hader Seeking Record-Breaking Deal For A Reliever
The consensus in the industry is that left-handed closer Josh Hader wants to exceed the five-year, $102 million deal the New York Mets gave Edwin Diaz in November of 2022, even though Hader is entering his age-30 season and is a year older than Diaz was. But Hader has better numbers with a 2.50 career ERA and a 42.2 percent career strikeout rate. Hader also had a lower ERA in his platform season (1.28), even with a career-high 13 percent walk rate. Diaz was coming off a season in which he recorded the second-highest rate of strikeouts per nine innings in major-league history when he signed his deal. His contract also includes $26.5 million in deferrals. It means that Hader and his agent, Jeff Barry, don't need to exceed the $102 million to say they beat Diaz for the richest contract for a reliever.
Source: The Athletic - Ken RosenthalRotoBaller.com
Fri Jan 519:27Rangers Still Interested In Josh Hader, Jordan Montgomery
The Texas Rangers are making progress on a local TV deal this offseason and now seem likely to be back in play to re-sign left-hander Jordan Montgomery and make a run at free-agent lefty closer Josh Hader. The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels are possibilities for Montgomery if he doesn't return to the World Series champions. Hader, meanwhile, has been connected more to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Montgomery has also been linked to the New York Yankees, where he spent the first six years of his career. The 31-year-old was a huge midseason acquisition for Texas in 2023, as he had a strong 2.79 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 11 regular season starts for the Rangers late in the year. Hader would immediately become Texas' primary closer as one of the most dominant left-handed arms in all of baseball.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Fri Dec 29 202314:18Rangers, Yankees, Dodgers Interested In Josh Hader
The Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees are among the clubs interested in free agent reliever Josh Hader. However, it was reported that all three clubs prefer to ink a starting pitcher prior to signing a reliever. Hader is looking to exceed the five-year, $102 million contract fellow reliever Edwin Diaz signed with the New York Mets but it seems no club has been willing to pony up to that dollar figure at this time. The left-hander bounced back in a big way in 2023, posting an elite 1.28 ERA across 61 outings with the Padres, locking down 33 saves in the process. His walk rate elevated to 13% but he also punched out 36.8% of the hitters he faced a season ago. Fantasy managers would be wise to be high on one of the best relievers in baseball heading into the 2024 season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Dec 13 202300:20Dodgers Reportedly Targeting Josh Hader
Despite recently making a massive signing of two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow), the Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly targeting top free-agent closer Josh Hader, per Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci. The salary deferrals in Ohtani's contract may allow the Dodgers to bring in one or several top-tier additional players. Hader had an excellent bounce-back 2023 season with the Padres, converting 33 of 38 save opportunities with a 1.28 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 36.8% strikeout rate. While Evan Phillips pitched well as the team's closer last season with 24 saves and a 2.05 ERA, he was not always employed as a true closer, as Brusdar Graterol had seven saves. Hader will be a top fantasy option regardless of where he signs and it seems likely that he will eventually sign with a competitive team.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Nov 20 202322:36Rangers The Heavy Favorite To Sign Josh Hader
The Texas Rangers are considered the heavy favorites to sign free-agent closer Josh Hader this offseason. The Philadelphia Phillies have shown little appetite for Hader, which should especially be true after they signed re-signed right-hander Aaron Nola to a big long-term deal on Sunday. The Rangers are looking to upgrade the back end of their bullpen this winter after just winning the first World Series championship in franchise history. The 29-year-old Hader is one of the most dominant closers in baseball and is coming off his fifth All-Star campaign in his first full year with the San Diego Padres in which he had a stingy 1.28 ERA (2.69 FIP), 1.10 WHIP, 33 saves, 30 walks and 85 strikeouts in 56 1/3 relief innings.
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob NightengaleRotoBaller.com
Tue Nov 14 202300:20Rangers, Phillies Interested In Josh Hader
MLB Network insider Jon Morosi reported Monday that the Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies have emerged as the top candidates to sign free-agent relief pitcher Josh Hader. The left-hander is the clear top bullpen arm on the free-agent market this offseason, converting 33 of 38 save opportunities with a 1.28 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 36.8% strikeout rate in 2023 with the Padres. Despite winning the World Series, late-inning security was an issue throughout the regular season for the Rangers, and the Phillies struggled to close games out in the playoffs. Hader has been a top fantasy player throughout his career and either landing spot would be a great fit from that perspective.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Nov 7 202313:22Padres Extend Qualifying Offer To Josh Hader
The San Diego Padres officially extended a $20.325 million qualifying offer to left-handed closer Josh Hader, ensuring they will receive draft-pick compensation if he departs to another team in free agency this offseason. Hader is expected to decline the offer and seek a bigger deal on the open market this winter. At 29 years old, Hader remains one of the most dominant closers in the game. He was an All-Star for the fifth straight season (not counting 2020) and had a shiny 1.28 ERA (2.69 FIP) and 1.10 WHIP with 33 saves, 30 walks and 85 strikeouts in 56 1/3 relief innings over 61 appearances out of the Padres bullpen. Wherever Hader is pitching in 2024, he's almost certainly going to be a full-time closer and a high-end fantasy closer.
Source: MLB.com - AJ CassavellRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 17 202308:28Josh Hader Records Wednesday's Save
San Diego Padres reliever Josh Hader picked up the save on Wednesday, going one inning, allowing one hit and striking out a pair in the 5-2 victory against the Baltimore Orioles. It was the left-hander's 27th save of the season to go along with a 0.84 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 38.5% strikeout rate over 42 2/3 innings. Hader has never looked better, and fantasy owners need to start the 29-year-old in all formats.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 27 202312:27Teams Believe Padres Will Trade Blake Snell, Josh Hader
Several teams who have spoken with the San Diego Padres in recent days believe that Cy Young winner Blake Snell and All-Star closer Josh Hader will be traded before the Aug. 1 deadline, particularly Hader. The struggling Padres (49-54) are in seventh place in the wild-card standings, 6.5 games out of a playoff spot. Snell has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this year with a 2.61 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 147 strikeouts in 114 innings over 21 starts, but he could be slipping after walking 12 batters in his last two starts. The 30-year-old southpaw is an obvious trade candidate with his contract up this winter. Hader will also be a free agent after the 2023 season. If he's traded in the coming week, Robert Suarez would likely step into the closer's role in San Diego moving forward.
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob NightengaleRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 5 202308:12Josh Hader Records His 19th Save Tuesday
San Diego Padres reliever Josh Hader picked up his 19th save of the season on Tuesday when his club defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-5. He came into the game with one out in the ninth inning and was a bit shaky, walking two batters but didn't allow a run and struck out one. Hader's been dominant in 2023, posting a 1.15 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 37.6% strikeout rate across 31 1/3 innings. The lefty is a must-start in all formats, and hopefully, the Padres can improve on their 40-46, for fantasy owners' sakes.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 10 202318:54Josh Hader Fires Perfect Ninth Inning
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader was tasked with shutting the door versus the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. The left-hander seemingly had no issues as he needed only 12 pitches to finish off the Rockies. He struck out Ryan McMahon, got Austin Wynns to ground out and fanned Elehuris Montero to record his 15th save of the season. The 28-year-old has recorded 15 of his 18 save chances up to this point. He holds a 1.42 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 34/12 K/BB across 26 appearances this season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri May 26 202302:18Josh Hader Picks Up 13th Save
San Diego Padres left-handed pitcher Josh Hader notched his 13th save of the season on Thursday, securing an 8-6 victory over the Washington Nationals. Hader didn't allow a baserunner and struck out two in his inning of work. This continues what has been a dominant season for Hader in which he has a 0.86 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, and 29 strikeouts over 21 IP. He has also converted 12 of his 14 save chances. The lanky lefty is on track to reclaim his spot as the best closer in the game, and may have done so already.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed May 24 202309:09Josh Hader Records Save No. 12 Tuesday
San Diego Padres lefty Josh Hader earned his 12th save of the season Tuesday when his club defeated the Washington Nationals 7-4. The 29-year-old went one inning, allowing no runs on one hit while striking out a batter. Hader's been lights out for the Padres this year, sporting a 0.90 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 35.5% strikeout rate, and his save total puts him third in the league. It seems like the former 19th-rounder has put a shaky 2022 campaign behind him and is once again a top reliever in all of baseball, contributing to all four categories.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Apr 30 202320:02Josh Hader Looks Excellent On Sunday
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader was asked to shut the door versus the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. The lefty reliever had no issues here as he made easy work of the three batters he faced. It has been a high scoring weekend series in Mexico City, but that didn't matter to Hader. He retired Joey Bart, Austin Slater and Wilmer Flores in order on Sunday. He sports a tremendous 0.69 ERA, and a 17/5 K/BB ratio. Hader has 10 saves this season and appears back to being an elite closer after struggling late last season. Fantasy managers should continue to roll with Hader.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Apr 20 202308:19Josh Hader Secures Fifth Save On Wednesday
San Diego Padres pitcher Josh Hader allowed one walk while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 29-year-old walked Austin Riley to start the inning but retired the next three hitters he faced to secure his fifth save of the season. Hader is a perfect 5-for-5 in save opportunities with a 1.13 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and a 14:4 K: BB across eight innings in 2023. Hader is one of the top closers in the game, and fantasy managers should continue to roll with him in all league formats.
Source: MLBRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 12 202300:43Josh Hader Allows Run, Earns Fourth Save Tuesday
San Diego Padres closer Josh Hader did not have a clean outing but did pick up his fourth save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Mets. Hader came on to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff walk, got the first out on a strikeout, allowed another walk, allowed an RBI single, got the second out on a groundout, and ended the game with a strikeout. This was Hader's first run allowed in five appearances, and he has a stellar 1.80 ERA and 18.00 K/9 rate to show for it, although he also has an elevated 5.40 BB/9 rate. The fantasy stalwart struggled mightily for a period last season, so fantasy managers should feel relieved by his overall performance so far.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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