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2 days ago
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Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, team's leading hitter, placed on 10-day IL with fractured left rib
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is going on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left rib, the team announced on Monday. Peña, 27, sustained the injury in Friday's 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs when he was hit by a pitch from Cade Horton in the second inning. He stayed in the game until the fifth inning before being removed for a pinch-hitter. Advertisement X-rays taken Friday did not reveal the fracture, according to But the injury was revealed on MRI and CT scans taken on Sunday. Peña is staying with the team during its six-game road trip to receive treatment. With a .322/.378/.489 average, Peña is the Astros' leading hitter this season. His 11 home runs are third among Houston's hitters, while his 102 hits, 18 doubles and 15 stolen bases lead the lineup. In the field, his eight Defensive Runs Saved are fourth among MLB shortstops, while his five Outs Above Average rank eighth. Mauricio Dubón (.239 average, .668 OPS) is expected to fill in at shortstop while Peña is sidelined. Houston will announce a move to replace Peña on the active roster before Tuesday's game versus the Colorado Rockies. Eligible to come off the IL on July 8, depending on his recovery, he will also miss a three-game series this weekend with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Advertisement 'From talking to doctors, there's some NFL players that play with this, but it's a pain-tolerance thing,' Astros general manager Dana Brown told 'If he feels like he's fine after a week, we'll start some baseball activity. We can give him some things to do, and he might be able to play through it as it heals. 'This isn't one of those things where you have to be sidelined the whole time," he continued. "Once the inflammation goes down, he might feel good enough to swing a bat. It's more how much can he tolerate, which means he could come back soon after the 10 days.' The Astros have the second-best record in the American League at 50-34, despite injuries to designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, outfielder Chas McCormick, second baseman Brendan Rodgers, and pitchers Luis Garcia and Cristian Javier.
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2 days ago
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Astros Fans Saddened After Jeremy Peña News on Monday
Astros Fans Saddened After Jeremy Peña News on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jeremy Peña is in his fourth major-league season with the Houston Astros since debuting for the club in 2022. Advertisement The 27-year-old shortstop was drafted by Houston in the third round of the 2018 MLB Draft and stepped into the role vacated by Carlos Correa's departure in free agency. Peña played an integral part in the Astros' 2022 run to the World Series, earning ALCS MVP and World Series MVP honors and becoming a fan favorite. Peña is set to reach unrestricted free agency in 2028, and Houston has made clear its intention to keep their homegrown star long-term. Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) and right fielder Cam Smith (11)Erik Williams - Imagn Images Last Friday against the Chicago Cubs, pitcher Cade Horton drilled Peña in the left ribcage and he was removed from the contest a few innings later. Initial X-rays were negative, but MRI and CT scans later confirmed a fracture, and the team announced he was placed on the 10-day injured list. Astros fans responded to the disappointing announcement on X. Advertisement A fan said, "What a disaster. These injuries are way too many for any team to overcome." "You can't make this stuff up," added another. "Rest up Peña," another fan said. One fan wrote, "I hate everything." "This team is badly in need of the all star break lol," one more added. Before the injury, Peña was enjoying the best full season of his career, batting .322 with 11 home runs and 15 stolen bases over 82 games. His performance ranked among the National League leaders in batting average and stolen bases, reinforcing his status as one of baseball's rising stars. Houston has surged lately, going 50–34 and opening a 6½-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the AL West, with Peña playing a pivotal role in their success. Advertisement Related: Astros Make Yordan Alvarez Announcement After 47 Missed Games Related: Astros Send 6-Word Message to Yordan Alvarez Before Cubs Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2 days ago
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Astros Place Jeremy Pena on IL for Fractured Rib
Astros Place Jeremy Pena on IL for Fractured Rib originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The best player in baseball not named Cal Raleigh or Aaron Judge is going to have to sit for a while. Shortstop Jeremy Pena was placed on the injured list Monday by the Houston Astros. Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton hit Pena by a pitch in the ribs on Friday and Pena missed both Saturday's and Sunday's games. He was still feeling the injury and subsequent medical examainations revealed a fractured rib. Advertisement Pena, in his fourth major-league season, was in the midst of a superstar year. At the time of his injury, Pena was slashing .322/.378/.489 with 11 home runs, 40 RBIs and 15 stolen bases. His 4.6 bWAR placed him in a tie for second highest in baseball, behind on Judge and tied with Raleigh. His fielding run value ranks him as the 10th best defensive shortstop in the sport. Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images The Astros, which don't have a game scheduled Monday, lead the American League West by 6 1/2 games Raleigh's Seattle Mariners. The team's 304 runs allowed this season are the second lowest in both leagues and the team's 50-34 record provides the third highest winning percentage in baseball. Pena has finished each of his first three years with a 3.9 bWAR or higher. His best single season came in his rookie year in 2022 when he hit 22 homers and 63 RBIs. Advertisement Houston did not immediately make a corresponding roster move. Mauricio Dubon has started the last two Astros games at shorstop. Related: MLB Insider Provides Two Non-Sandy Alcántara Options for Cubs Related: MLB Announces Historic Tarik Skubal News After Tigers Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
2 days ago
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Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has a rib fracture and is headed to the injured list
HOUSTON — Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña has a fractured rib and will be placed on the 10-day injured list. The team revealed the extent of the injury Monday, saying it was a small fracture in Peña's left rib cage. The IL move will be retroactive to Saturday. Peña was hit in the ribs by a pitch from Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton in the second inning of the Astros' 7-4 victory on Friday.
Al Arabiya
2 days ago
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- Al Arabiya
Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has a rib fracture and is headed to the injured list
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña has a fractured rib and will be placed on the 10-day injured list. The team revealed the extent of the injury Monday, saying it was a small fracture in Peña's left rib cage. The IL move will be retroactive to Saturday. Peña was hit in the ribs by a pitch from Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton in the second inning of the Astros' 7–4 victory on Friday. He didn't leave the game until the fifth, and the team said X-rays taken that night didn't reveal the fracture. An MRI and CT scan on Sunday revealed the fracture, according to the team. The 27-year-old Peña is having a breakout season, ranking fourth in the major leagues with a .322 batting average. He hit .361 in June. Peña will be with the team on a six-game road trip that starts Tuesday in Colorado, according to the Astros. A corresponding roster move will be made Tuesday, the team said.
