Josh Hader

Josh Hader delivered a flawless outing, striking out two in a clean inning to notch a save in the Astros' 6-3 victory over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was a textbook display of Hader's capabilities, utilizing just 10 pitches to secure his seventh save of the season. Despite a somewhat elevated ERA of 3.91 this year, his WHIP remains impressive at 1.04, and his strikeout rate is elite at 14.5 K/9. Hader's ability to overpower hitters was on full display, reinforcing his status as a top-tier fantasy closer. His high strikeout ability combined with a solid WHIP should keep him firmly in the mix as a reliable option for saves in all fantasy formats, despite the occasional hiccup in earned runs.

Josh Hader delivered a flawless performance, securing a save as the Astros edged out the Brewers 5-4.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 12 pitches, allowing no hits or walks and striking out one. Despite a rocky season with a 4.50 ERA and a WHIP of 1.20, this outing could be a sign of stabilization for Hader, who has been struggling to find consistent form. His high strikeout rate of 14.0 K/9 remains a tantalizing feature for fantasy managers, and his FIP at 2.81 suggests better days ahead. Given his ability to close games, evidenced by his sixth save, Hader remains a high-risk, high-reward option in fantasy leagues, particularly for those in need of strikeouts and saves.

Josh Hader notched his fifth save of the season, tossing a hitless inning with two strikeouts in the Astros' 5-2 win over the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite allowing a walk, Hader managed to keep the Tigers at bay, maintaining a clean sheet in terms of runs. This performance could be a sign of stabilization for Hader, who has been grappling with a bloated 5.29 ERA and a higher-than-ideal 1.35 WHIP this season. His impressive 14.3 K/9 continues to make him a valuable asset for strikeouts in fantasy leagues, but his overall effectiveness has been hampered by a high .371 BABIP, suggesting some bad luck has been at play. Fantasy managers should remain cautiously optimistic; while his strikeout ability is elite, the elevated ERA and WHIP are concerns that can't be ignored.

Josh Hader secured his fourth save of the season as the Astros edged out the Yankees 4-3.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one hit and struck out one in 1.1 innings of work, maintaining a clean slate with no earned runs. Despite a rocky start to the season with a 5.63 ERA and a WHIP of 1.38, this performance could hint at a turnaround. His high K/9 rate of 14.1 remains a silver lining for fantasy managers, suggesting that his strikeout ability is intact. However, his elevated BABIP of .382 indicates some bad luck, which might regress to the mean. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his next few outings to see if this game marks a real shift or just a temporary respite in his otherwise tumultuous season.

Josh Hader notched a save in the Astros' 5-3 win over the Mariners, striking out two while allowing no hits and one walk.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a rocky start to the season with a 5.93 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP, Hader's latest outing hints at potential stabilization. His impressive 15.1 K/9 and 2.38 FIP suggest that his underlying skills remain elite, though his high BABIP of .429 indicates he's been somewhat unlucky. Fantasy managers should remain cautiously optimistic; while his high strikeout ability is a boon, his overall volatility this season makes him a risk-reward option in all formats.