For Jordan Campbell of Climbing Tal's Hill, the plan laid out by manager Joe Espada is a concerning one. Espada, in a piece from Chandler Rome of The Athletic, hinted at the solution consisting of multiple players getting a chance to close games.

Hader, 31, has pitched just three times in August, with his most recent appearance (on Aug. 8) doubling as his seventh this season in which he's logged four or more outs. He's been highly effective overall, tallying a 2.05 ERA (202 ERA+) and a 4.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

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.