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Astros' Jeremy Pena: Shelved to end season
The Houston Astros placed Jeremy Pena (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.Pena had sat out the Astros' last six games due to a left oblique strain, and with Houston officially getting eliminated from playoff contention following Saturday's action, he won't be called on to play in Sunday's season finale. The Astros recalled outfielder Jacob Melton from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move, but the team hasn't suggested that Pena's oblique strain will affect his offseason plans. The shortstop put together his best campaign in the majors so far, besting his previous career high in OPS by 125 points.
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Astros' Jeremy Pena: Out again Saturday
Jeremy Pena (oblique) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Saturday will mark the sixth consecutive game that Pena has missed due to his strained left oblique. The Houston Astros are still considering him day-to-day for now, but he only has one more chance to return to the starting nine before the regular season ends. Mauricio Dubon will start at shortstop again and bat eighth.
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Astros' Jeremy Pena: On bench Friday
Jeremy Pena (oblique) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.Pena is working through a strained left oblique that has caused him pain while taking mild swings. It's unclear if the Houston Astros are contemplating putting Pena on the injured list, but the shortstop has been out of the lineup for five consecutive games.
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Astros' Jeremy Pena: Remaining out Thursday
Jeremy Pena (oblique) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Thursday imaging revealed Pena suffered a strain in his left oblique that has been causing him pain while taking mild swings, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic, which could be enough for the Houston Astros to consider placing him on the injured list. In the meantime, Mauricio Dubon will receive another start at shortstop Thursday and bat ninth.
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Astros' Jeremy Pena: Sitting third straight
Jeremy Pena (oblique) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Athletics.Pena will sit on the bench for a third straight game since being taken out of Sunday's lineup with a sore left oblique. Carlos Correa will slide over to shortstop to cover for Pena, allowing Ramon Urias to pick up a start at third base.
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Astros' Jeremy Pena: Still out Tuesday
Jeremy Pena (oblique) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.Pena was a late scratch from the lineup Sunday due to oblique soreness, and he'll need to miss at least one more start Tuesday while he recovers. Mauricio Dubon will take over at shortstop for the Houston Astros and bat ninth.
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Astros' Jeremy Pena: Scratched from lineup
Jeremy Pena was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Mariners due to left oblique soreness, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.Pena was originally set to bat leadoff and play shortstop in Sunday's series finale, but he'll now head to the bench. Mauricio Dubon will replace him against Seattle, and more information on Pena's status will likely come in the near future.
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Astros' Jeremy Pena: Pops grand slam in loss
Jeremy Pena went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and walk in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Seattle.The Houston shortstop poked a 340-foot grand slam into the Crawford Boxes off reliever Carlos Vargas in the seventh to make the score 6-4. Pena has been a reliable contributor in September, batting .301 (22-for-73) with three homers, one steal, 12 runs scored and 12 RBI in 17 games. Through 543 total plate appearances, the one-time All-Star is now slashing .304/.363/.477 with 17 long balls, 20 stolen bases, 68 runs scored and 62 RBI.
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Astros' Jeremy Pena: Six-game hitting streak
Jeremy Pena went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Rangers.Pena had an excellent series against the Rangers, going 7-for-11 with seven runs scored, two RBI and two doubles across three games. He also has a six-game hitting streak, solidifying his breakout season. Pena has maintained an .838 OPS across 485 plate appearances, with his previous career high being .715.
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Astros' Jeremy Pena: Another big performance
Jeremy Pena went 3-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored Tuesday against the Rangers.Pena set the table for Houston's offense, leading off both the first and third innings with singles before coming around to score. He extended his hitting streak to five games and has at least one hit in 21 of his last 26 games, during which he's recorded 12 RBI and 13 runs scored while hitting .281. Pena has performed particularly well to start the Houston Astros' series against Texas, tallying five hits with an RBI and five runs scored in the last two games.
Jeremy Pena
#3 SS / Houston Astros / EXP: 4YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 202 lb Age: 28 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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- 74%
- Start
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- NR