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Padres give struggling Hader break from closing
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Josh Hader removed from closer role temporarily
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Josh Hader removed from closer role temporarily
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Brewers trade star closer Josh Hader to Padres
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Padres giving Josh Hader 'little break' from closer's role
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Brewers trade All-Star closer Josh Hader to San Diego Padres
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San Diego Padres giving Josh Hader a break from closer role
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Brewers trade All-Star closer Josh Hader to Padres
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