This is the first time Hader has been on the IL for an injury in his nine major-league seasons. The Astros signed Hader to a five-year, $95 million contract prior to last season. He had a 2.05 ERA and was 28-for-29 in save chances this year, also garnering his sixth All-Star selection, before landing on the IL.

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader will seek a second opinion on his injured left shoulder, manager Joe Espada said Wednesday. Hader was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with what the Astros termed a left shoulder strain. Espada did not offer further details about Hader’s injury or the first medical opinion Wednesday.

After the injury announcement, Astros manager Joe Espada, in a post from Chandler Rome of The Athletic, revealed his thoughts on the injury and the recovery timeline for Hader ami