Jeremy Pena Leaves Early on Saturday With Knee Tightness
The Houston Astros announced that shortstop Jeremy Pena (knee) was taken out of Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners early with right posterior knee tightness. Pena went 1-for-3 in the contest with a single and was eventually replaced by pinch-runner Nick Allen in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old Dominican shortstop also dealt with a fractured finger in spring training and was eased back in for the start of the 2026 regular season before hurting his knee on Saturday night. The extent of the injury is uncertain at this time, but more likely than not, Pena won't be in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale on Sunday. He came into Saturday's game with 10 hits in 40 at-bats (.250 average) with no homers, no RBI, five runs, and a stolen base. For now, we'll consider Pena day-to-day. But if he does miss extended time, it will be good news for Isaac Paredes, who would see regular starts at third base with Carlos Correa likely moving to shortstop. Pena, who is very capable of a 20-20 season if he stays healthy, should be held onto in all fantasy leagues, even if he goes on the injured list.
Source: Houston Astros
Source: Houston Astros
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