What happened: Josh Hader was named a 2026 MLB Roberto Clemente Award nominee. The honor recognizes character, community involvement and positive contributions on and off the field, and the announcement highlighted Hader's work in the Houston community.

Why it matters: MLB clubs roll out Roberto Clemente nominees each September, making the designation one of the sport's standard off-field honors late in the season. For Hader, the nod adds league recognition that extends beyond his on-field results.

What to watch: More club nominees should continue to surface around the league as the award field fills out. The next major step is MLB's final selection later in the award cycle.