Josh Hader
RP HOU
Sun 6/12/22 9:58 PM

Hader struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over Washington on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
After blowing a save and coughing up his first two runs of the year in his last appearance, Hader got right back into a groove by punching out three straight Nationals on 15 pitches. He's now sporting a 33:6 K:BB and a 0.92 ERA through 21 appearances. The 28-year-old southpaw has now gone five straight outings without issuing a walk.

Josh Hader
RP HOU
Wed 6/8/22 12:10 AM

Hader (0-1) got the loss Tuesday after he blew a save, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out two versus the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Hader was called upon to protect a 2-1 lead in the top of the ninth, but he surrendered a game-tying solo homer to Alec Bohm to open the frame. He later gave up another solo shot to Matt Vierling with one out in the frame. The blown save was his first of the season and the earned runs were his first allowed since last July. Ultimately, even the best players have off days and Hader will rebound just fine from this difficult appearance. His 18 saves on the campaign are tied with Taylor Rogers for the most in the league and he owns a microscopic 0.96 ERA and 0.64 WHIP with 30 strikeouts over 18.2 innings this season.

Josh Hader
RP HOU
Mon 5/30/22 10:58 PM

Hader logged scoreless innings to earn saves in both games of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Hader allowed a hit and struck out three in a 7-6 win in the matinee, then added another strikeout in a perfect inning to close out the nightcap. It's rare to see a closer pitch in both games of a doubleheader, but it makes sense for manager Craig Counsell to turn to Hader whenever necessary. The 28-year-old has logged a save in each of his 18 appearances this year, and he's yet to give up a run. He's allowed just four hits with a 26:6 K:BB across 16.2 innings as one of the best closers in baseball.

Josh Hader
RP HOU
Fri 5/27/22 2:28 AM

Hader earned the save against the Cardinals on Thursday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning during which he allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one.
EDGE Analysis
Hader was reinstated from the family medical emergency list earlier in the day and was called into action in the ninth inning with the Brewers leading by one run. He got into trouble by allowing two of the first three batters he faced to reach base but was able to close out the contest and earn the save. Hader is tied for the MLB lead with 16 saves in 16 opportunities on the campaign and has yet to allow a run over 14.2 innings. He's also racked up a 22:6 K:BB and posted a 0.61 WHIP.

Josh Hader
RP HOU
Thu 5/26/22 4:13 PM

Hader (personal) was reinstated from the family medical emergency list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Hader has been away from the team since Monday due to the familial emergency but will rejoin the Brewers on Thursday. The left-hander will reclaim the closer role from Devin Williams, who picked up two saves during Hader's absence.

Josh Hader
RP HOU
Mon 5/23/22 6:19 PM

Hader was placed on the family medical emergency list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Players may spend between three and seven days on the list, which is also referred to as the bereavement list. That means Hader won't be the man on the mound for any save chances the Brewers produce the next three days in San Diego, and he could also miss some or all of the following series in St. Louis. Devin Williams is the top candidate for saves in his absence.

Josh Hader
RP HOU
Sat 5/21/22 11:20 PM

Hader got the final out of Saturday's 5-1 win against the Nationals, earning the save.
EDGE Analysis
Hader appeared to have the night off, but Hoby Milner put two runners on in a four-run game and the 28-year-old's services were deemed necessary. He induced a Matt Adams flyout to notch his 15th save, ranking second in the league, in his first appearance since May 16 after some time away from the team. Hader has delivered the save in all 15 of his appearances across 13.2 innings and is till yet to surrender a run.

Josh Hader
RP HOU
Fri 5/20/22 5:11 PM

Hader (personal) has rejoined the Brewers and is available for Friday's game against the Nationals, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hader was unavailable earlier this week while tending to a family situation but is now back and ready for Friday's series opener. The left-hander has converted all 14 save opportunities and has a 0.53 WHIP and 21:5 K:BB over 13.1 scoreless innings.

Josh Hader
RP HOU
Wed 5/18/22 5:50 PM

Hader was unavailable during Wednesday's win over Atlanta while tending to a personal matter, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hader has been one of the top relievers in baseball early in the season, converting all 14 of his save chances while tossing 13.1 scoreless innings. It's not yet clear whether he'll rejoin the Brewers in time for Friday's series opener against the Nationals.

Josh Hader
RP HOU
Tue 5/17/22 9:57 AM

Hader struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his 14th save of the season in a 1-0 win over Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Atlanta batters were only able to make contact with one of the 15 pitches Hader threw -- a foul ball off the bat of Austin Riley on a 98.3-mph sinker. Hader remains one of the most dominant relievers in the game, and he has yet to be charged with a run this season while giving up only two hits in 13.1 innings with a 21:5 K:BB.