Report: San Diego Padres Acquire Hader in Trade from Milwaukee Brewers

The San Diego Padres fortified the backend of their bullpen with the addition of All-Star closer Josh Hader.

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The return on Josh Hader to Milwaukee is significant: left-handed closer Taylor Rogers, lefty pitching prospect Robert Gasser, outfielder Esteury Ruiz and right-hander Dinelson Lamet, sources tell ESPN. Hader will be a free agent after the 2023 season.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2022

The San Diego Padres have reportedly acquired right-handed reliever Josh Hader from the Milwaukee Brewers, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Brewers received reliever Taylor Rodgers, outfielder Esteury Ruiz, pitcher Dinelson Lamet and prospect pitcher Robert Gasser.

A former Houston Astros prospect, Hader has a 4.24 ERA this season following a 12.54 ERA in July with five home runs surrendered — more than his three previous months combined.

Hader fortifies the closer position for the Padres when he's at his best, but the Brewers also landed a respectable haul. Rodger most certainly fits into the backend options with Devin Williams for the Brewers' bullpen while the addition of Lamet offers a former starter and longer option down the line.

The Houston Astros were never linked to Hader, but with a top-three bullpen in the sport, no team can roster too many high-leverage arms.

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