The Houston Astros are in a tight divisional race with the Seattle Mariners,where every game is now extremely important down the final month and a halfstretch of the season. There is extra emphasis on staying healthy this time ofyear for teams that are in the playoff picture.

After the Houston Astros placed Josh Hader on the injured list this week, manager Joe Espada gave a concerning update on the All-Star closer.

Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained left shoulder. The move, retroactive to Monday, comes after the left-hander reported shoulder discomfort before Monday’s game against the Boston Red Sox.