Houston Astros closer Josh Hader has been diagnosed with a left shoulder capsule sprain and will be shut down from throwing for "approximately three weeks," the team announced on Friday afternoon. The Astros will determine Hader's next steps once that period passes.

The Houston Astros have confirmed All-Star closer Josh Hader's injury diagnosis, which will keep him off the mound for at least three weeks.

The Astros will go with a match-up based approach to their bullpen roles for now. Hader will undergo more testing on the sore shoulder.