Hader would need to ramp up once he eventually resumes throwing, which could keep him out for the rest of the regular season.

Josh Hader told reporters Saturday he does not expect to pitch again in the regular season because of a left shoulder capsule strain but did not rule out a return for the playoffs.

Although three weeks doesn't seem like a long time in the grand scheme of a six-month season, at this point in the year, it accounts for nearly half the remaining schedule.