This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Star Closer Josh Hader Seeks Second Opinion On Injured Shoulder. After a brutal 14-1 loss against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night, the absence of All-Star closer Josh Hader has been noticeable.

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. Espada did not offer further details about Hader’s injury or the first medical opinion Wednesday.