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Padres give Hader break closer role after shaky outings

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader works against a Washington Nationals batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader, right, hands the ball to manager Bob Melvin (3) as he is taken out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader overthrows first as Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas arrives safely for a single during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in San Diego. Washington Nationals' Victor Robles scored from first and Hader picked up a throwing error on the play. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Padres give Hader break closer role after shaky outings