The Houston Astros have an immensely impressive group of arms on their pitching staff heading into 2026, and their bullpen is one of the core elements that could make or break their roster next year.
Two players in particular are at the core of the group, with Josh Hader and Bryan Abreu being immensely important to the success of the franchise.
Unfortunately, Hader went down with a shoulder injury late in the 2025 season, which set the Astros back even further in their injury woes. On the bright side, he is looking to be on track for a full offseason plan, and Abreu is coming off another outstanding season in 2025, which is frankly no surprise at this point.
Having both in 2026 together would be huge for Houston, and Fangraphs predicts both players will contribute immensely to the team’s production next year.
Not only that, their projections have both players going the distance, as both are expected to pitch in excess of 60 games each.
What Does Fangraphs Predict for Abreu and Hader in 2026?