Astros are trying to reach an agreement with Josh Hader (report)

The Houston Astros are on the hunt for a new reliever to fill the gap left by Kendall Graveman, who is set to miss the entire year after undergoing surgery. According to MLB Network analyst Jon Heyman, the Astros are attempting to strike a deal with Josh Hader to bolster their bullpen. This isn’t the first time the Astros have shown interest in Hader, as they tried to acquire him before the 2023 trade deadline. Hader, who spent time in Houston’s minor league system before being traded to the Brewers, is reportedly seeking a record-breaking contract for a reliever. However, with the current trend of teams being hesitant to spend big on closers, it remains to be seen what Hader’s contract will end up being. It is uncertain if the Astros have made an official contract offer to Hader, but if a deal is reached, he would join Ryan Pressly and Bryan Abreu to form a formidable back end of the Astros bullpen. It will certainly be interesting to see how this situation unfolds in the coming days.