Josh Hader
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August 12, 2026
Notches 17th save
Hader turned in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Giants.
Analysis
Hader has been nearly untouchable of late, turning in nine straight hitless appearances (9.2 innings), issuing just two walks while striking out nine in that span. Hader improved to a perfect 17-for-17 in save chances this season while lowering his ERA to 0.96 with a 0.71 WHIP and 38:10 K:BB across 28 innings.
August 8, 2026
Converts 16th save
Hader struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Padres.
Analysis
Hader was tasked with protecting a three-run advantage and faced little resistance in locking down Houston's victory. The left-hander retired all three batters he faced while recording one strikeout, needing just eight pitches to finish the job. Hader is now a perfect 16-for-16 in save opportunities this season and owns a sparkling 1.08 ERA with an 0.80 WHIP and 36 strikeouts in just 25 frames across 27 appearances. The veteran not only remains firmly entrenched as Houston's closer, but he also ranks among the most reliable fantasy options at the position.
