Astros activate Josh Hader for Tuesday's game against Pirates
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Josh Hader is set to be activated by the Houston Astros ahead of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 2, 2026. Hader, who missed the start of the season due to a left biceps injury, is expected to stabilize a struggling bullpen that has seen the Astros go 27-34 this season. The team has been affected by multiple injuries to key players, including starting pitchers and line-up members. Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed Hader's return during a radio interview, hinting at improvements for the team moving forward.
- •Josh Hader returns after missing the start of the season with an injury.
- •Astros have a 5.16 ERA from relievers this season.
- •Several key players are currently on the injured list, impacting team performance.
- •Hader has made six All-Star teams and won three NL reliever of the year awards.
- •The Astros will face the Pirates on June 2, 2026.
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Finally Get a Massive Piece of Their Bullpen Back
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Astros get a major bullpen boost as closer Josh Hader returns from the 60-day IL
- 10:25 PMESPN MLB — Astros closer Hader off IL, ready for '26 debut
- 9:07 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Astros Activate Josh Hader - MLB Trade Rumors
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Astros to activate Josh Hader after star closer missed start of 2026 season with biceps injury
"The Houston Astros bullpen and pitching in general struggled in the early part of the season. The bullpen took a big step forward in May, and they are now set for another step in the right direction in June with the latest update. Six-time All-Star closer Josh Hader has been activated off the injury list …
"All-Star closer Josh Hader was reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the Astros after sitting out all season, providing a major boost for their bullpen.
"The Astros are expected to activate star closer Josh Hader from the injured list tomorrow. Head to MLB Trade Rumors to read more.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 2:26 PMAstros Finally Get a Massive Piece of Their Bullpen Back
The Houston Astros bullpen and pitching in general struggled in the early part of the season. The bullpen took a big step forward in May, and they are now set for another step in the right direction in June with the latest update. Six-time All-Star closer Josh Hader has been activated off the injury list …
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:24 PMAstros get a major bullpen boost as closer Josh Hader returns from the 60-day IL
He made nine minor league rehabilitation appearances to prepare for his return.
- ESPN MLBJun 2, 2026, 10:25 PMAstros closer Hader off IL, ready for '26 debut
All-Star closer Josh Hader was reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the Astros after sitting out all season, providing a major boost for their bullpen.
- MLB Trade RumorsJun 2, 2026, 9:07 PMAstros Activate Josh Hader - MLB Trade Rumors
The Astros are expected to activate star closer Josh Hader from the injured list tomorrow. Head to MLB Trade Rumors to read more.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:26 PMAstros to activate Josh Hader after star closer missed start of 2026 season with biceps injury
Josh Hader will help stabilize a struggling Astros bullpen.
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