For Jordan Campbell of Climbing Tal's Hill, the plan laid out by manager Joe Espada is a concerning one. Espada, in a piece from Chandler Rome of The Athletic, hinted at the solution consisting of multiple players getting a chance to close games.

The Houston Astros will be without Josh Hader for a while, but the closer returning in the postseason is still on the table.

Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader will be shut down from throwing for roughly three weeks due to a left shoulder capsule strain.