Josh Hader is steadily advancing in his recovery following a recent injury, with the Houston Astros’ medical team expressing optimism about his return. The veteran reliever has been diagnosed with a strained flexor tendon, which has shown positive response to ongoing treatment and rehabilitation efforts. Observers have noted Hader participating in light bullpen workouts, indicating he is on course for a midseason return. This is a significant boost for an Astros bullpen that has experienced some turbulence in recent weeks.

Projected recovery milestones include:

• Injury diagnosis: Late April
• Initiation of rehab throwing: Early May
• Resumption of bullpen sessions: Mid-May
• Full game readiness: Early June