All-Star closer Josh Hader will be shut down from throwing for three weeks after being diagnosed with a left shoulder capsule sprain, the Astros announced Friday. Hader will alternate between rest and strengthening exercises in the meantime with hopes of returning before the end of the season.

Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader will be shut down from throwing for approximately three weeks after the team announced he has been diagnosed with left shoulder capsule strain.

Josh Hader was diagnosed with a 'capsule sprain' in his left shoulder and won't throw for at least three weeks.