Hader Chasing Save No. 20 After Near-Zero Workload Previous Night
Houston's closer threw just eight pitches in his prior appearance, leaving him fresh for another save opportunity.
Astros closer Josh Hader is being used in a save situation while pursuing his 20th save of the season. His previous night's outing was unusually brief at only eight pitches, meaning his arm is essentially fully rested. The minimal prior workload signals strong availability and likely manager confidence in deploying him for a full closing effort. Beat reporter Brian McTaggart confirmed the appearance.
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