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 announced Friday that Hader, a six-time All-Star, will not throw for "approximately three weeks" as he deals with a "left shoulder capsule strain." The next steps in Hader’s rehab will be determined at the end of the three-week period in early September.