HOUSTON -- 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, said Saturday it would take him three more weeks to build up his arm strength, once he resumes throwing, to be ready to pitch in a Major League game.

Considering the regular season ends six weeks from Sunday, Hader likely wouldn’t return until the postseason, assuming there are no setbacks.

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