Josh Hader (Padres Reliever) Wouldn't Pitch Monday

[Tanko]

This is interesting read.

He wouldn't come into the game Monday with Padres leading 1-0 and 2 outs in the 8th. Since 2020 he hasn't pitched more than 3 outs in a game. It seems as though this is a personal restriction he has made with his teams (is it in his contract????). He's a free agent after this season and stated:

“It has nothing to do with the offseason,” said Hader, who is set to hit free agency after the 2023 season. “It’s the now, it’s the health, it’s the making it through the entire season—162 games is not an easy task to do. You see guys work overloads, they get injured.”

Padres ended up losing 2-1.

https://www.si.com/mlb/2023/09/26/padres-josh-hader-explains-decision-make-himself-unavailable-during-monday-loss

What's your take on this situation?

 

[BMR Genie]

That guy does not want to pitch. Not a team player. Now I'm wondering if this is also the reason why the Brewers let him go.

 

[BMR Genie]

I know @Pimike is a Padres fan. I wonder what he thinks of this.

 

[BigJay]

Fukk him.

I’d have released him that night after the game.

They traded a lot to get him if I remember correctly

 

[Pimike]

I know @Pimike is a Padres fan. I wonder what he thinks of this.

They have to many selfish prima Donna’s on that team.

Hence they are losers!
I’m a Pirate fan Genie.

 

[KingKolzig]

maybe his arm will come off and everyone is making a huge deal of it when who fuking cares

 

[Pimike]

I seem to remember he pitched this year more than 3 outs?

 

[KingKolzig]

this fuking mod across the street is fuking being a little 150lb b1tch

 

[KingKolzig]

i should be cool. this is the easy part

 

[Archie]

I seem to remember he pitched this year more than 3 outs?

nope 59 appearances all one inning or less