Earlier today, Brewers fans were joyously celebrating the return of popular relief pitcher John Axford to the organization. Now, however, the reason behind the deal became more clear. Milwaukee’s All-Star closer, Josh Hader, is heading to the IL with COVID-19.
LHP Josh Hader placed on the injured list (COVID-19). RHP John Axford added to the active roster. INF/OF Jace Peterson reinstated from the injured list. INF/OF Pablo Reyes optioned to Triple-A Nashville. pic.twitter.com/cnjWSl1EHf
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) August 2, 2021
Hader is just the latest in a series of Brewers’ players who have tested positive for the virus in recent days. Relief pitchers Hunter Strickland, Jake Cousins, and Jandel Gustave are all on the IL with positive tests. Christian Yelich, too, is on the IL with a positive COVID test.
Josh Hader This Season
Josh Hader is in the midst of one of his best seasons so far. He currently has 22 saves with a 1.83 ERA and 0.81 WHIP. Additionally, he has 67 strikeouts in just 39.1 innings pitched. This is good for 15.3 strikeouts per nine innings ratio.
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