After his last breakup on Friday night, Josh Hader has been removed as San Diego Padres Closer, manager Bob Melvin told reporters on Saturday, According to The Athletic,. Melvin said they’re giving Hader a “little break” and will use a closer committee for now.
San Diego lost last place in Washington on Friday (WAS 6, SD 3) After he entered the ninth round of the tie match, he failed to retire from hitting. He issued an initial walk, throwing a foul on a collector back in the hill to allow the green light to run to score, then sending Homer from two runs to rookie Alex Cole.
“There will always be an obstacle in this game that you must overcome,” Hader told MLB.com after the loss. “That’s one of the things right now – this obstacle obviously hits a little bit more hard than most – but that’s why we’re playing this game. You have two options. You can give in and pounce, or you can figure out to get out and move on.”
Hader was on the hill when he scored match wins in each of his last three games, and allowed six runs in only 3 and 1/3 innings with Padres. His struggles go back far beyond the trade deadline, However. Hader allowed 19 rounds and 34 starters in the last 12 2/3 rounds dating back to July 1, including six from Homer.
With Hader out of the closing role, Padres’ character relies mainly on right Luis Garcia and Robert Suarez, and left Adrien Morragon, in the ninth inning. Nick Martinez, who has been an inspiration since transitioning into relief roles a few weeks ago, can get savings opportunities, too.
Acquired from Milwaukee Brewers for Four Deadline PlayersHader has been an All-Star this season and deservedly earned a 1.09 ERA with 41 strikes in 24 2/3 innings in July. Padres’ team will be able to retain Hader as an eligible player to referee next season. It is not rent.
At 66-56, Padres on Saturday enters one game for third and final place in the National League. San Diego 6-10 since the trade deadline and 25-32 in the last 57 games.
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