Josh Hader

Josh Hader delivered a flawless performance, securing his ninth save of the season as the Astros topped the Cardinals 7-4 on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 14 pitches in a clean inning, allowing no hits or walks and striking out one batter. This outing was a textbook display of Hader's capabilities and a reassurance for fantasy managers after a somewhat elevated 3.54 ERA earlier in the season. His impressive 14.5 K/9 and 2.51 FIP continue to underline his elite status among relievers.

Josh Hader delivered a flawless inning, striking out one to notch his eighth save in the Astros' 5-2 victory over the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

His performance was a textbook example of efficiency, utilizing just 11 pitches to retire the side and preserve the win. This outing lowers his ERA to 3.67 and WHIP to 1.07, reinforcing his role as a reliable closer. With a stellar 14.7 K/9 rate and a solid 4.40 strikeout-to-walk ratio, Hader continues to be a high-upside fantasy option, especially in leagues that value strikeouts and saves. His ability to dominate without surrendering walks or hits in this appearance should give fantasy managers continued confidence in deploying him in all formats.

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.