Jeremy Pena

Jeremy Pena and the Houston Astros have avoided arbitration. Pena will make $9.475 million in 2026 with the potential of an additional $50K if he lands a spot on the All-Star team.

Fantasy Impact

Pena enjoyed his best season at the plate last season, slashing .304/.363/.477 with the Astros in 125 games. He earned his first All-Star Game appearance last season and also finished 10th in the AL MVP race. Pena is a career .271 hitter with 64 home runs and 64 stolen bases in four seasons with Houston. He'll be the starting shortstop and should lead off again for the Astros in 2026.

The Astros placed Jeremy Pena on the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Pena lands on the injured list on the day of the season finale. He had been battling a left oblique strain.

Jeremy Pena said that imaging done on his oblique showed a left oblique strain.

Fantasy Impact

Pena has not played since Saturday due to the oblique injury. He said he has tried to swing but still feels pain even when taking "mild swings." While a timeline for his return has not been announced, he is unlikely to play again during the regular season. Mauricio Dubon will continue to start at shortstop in his place.

Jeremy Pena swung the bat on Tuesday but is still dealing with soreness from the left oblique injury he suffered on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Pena remains day-to-day as he continues to deal with the oblique soreness that had him scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Seattle Mariners. Mauricio Dubon will continue to handle shortstop while he's sidelined.

Jeremy Pena was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Seattle Mariners due to left oblique soreness.

Fantasy Impact

According to Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown, Jeremy Pena's injury is "just a two-day thing" and "really minor based on initial evaluation." While that's a good sign, Pena still needs to be seen by doctors and undergo imaging. Mauricio Dubon is starting at shortstop in his place.