Jeremy Peña news
The gist
Jeremy Peña returned to the Astros lineup Thursday after a 96.4 mph pitch hit his right wrist Tuesday.
Houston is tied atop the AL West.
How it unfolded
- Sep 22, 2026Peña was hit by a 96.4 mph sinker from Mariners right-hander Carlos Vargas on his right wrist/forearm in the eighth inning; he stayed in to run but was replaced on defense. The Astros won 7-0.
- Sep 23, 2026Peña was out of the lineup Wednesday; X-rays showed no damage and he was 'pretty sore.' He appeared as a pinch-runner and stole a base in an extra-inning loss.
- Sep 24, 2026Peña returned to the lineup Thursday, starting at shortstop and batting leadoff in the opener of Houston's final regular-season series against the Athletics in West Sacramento.