All-star Astros closer Hader placed on injured list with shoulder strain
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The move, retroactive to Monday, comes after the left-hander reported shoulder discomfort before Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox.
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'It's (a) punch in the gut,' manager Joe Espada said. 'But … he's seeing doctors right now. We're getting more tests done and hopefully this is not going to be a long-term thing.'
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Espada added that they don't yet know the severity of the injury and should know more after additional testing.
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Espada said he would not name a closer to fill in while Hader is out, but would use his relievers based on matchups.
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'I feel good about all those guys,' Espada said.
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