If the Astros are going to hold off the Mariners in the American League West, they’re probably going to have to do it without All-Star closer Josh Hader. Hader, who is shut down from throwing for three weeks after being diagnosed with a left shoulder capsule sprain,

There is an abundance of riches in the outfield right now, as most fantasy baseball managers will be able to find multiple outfielders on the waiver wire who can be streamed into their lineup. There is also a surprising source of infield production and a couple hurlers who can make a big difference.

Can the pitching coaches take what he has left and mold it into a decent seventh inning guy? Only they know for sure. As a practical matter they only have to decide whether he is better than Colton Gordon and Shawn Dubin.