Impact Pena will sit for the third consecutive game as he continues to deal with neck stiffness. Mauricio Dubon will receive another start at shortstop for Houston.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JEREMY PEÑA #3 - SHORTSTOP - HOUSTON ASTROS
15 HR •
70 RBI •
.266 AVG
15 HR
70 RBI
.266 AVG
Sitting again Sunday Pena (neck) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Rangers, Chandler Rome of The Athleticreports.
Still out Saturday Pena (neck) isn't in the Astros' lineup Saturday against the Rangers.
Impact Neck stiffness kept Pena out of Friday's game, and it will cost him another start Saturday. While Pena continues to heal, Mauricio Dubon will fill in at shortstop and bat sixth.
JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with stiff neck Pena is out of the lineup Friday due to a stiff neck, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters that Pena simply had a "bad night of sleep" but probably won't be used off the bench so that the issue doesn't get any worse. Mauricio Dubon is covering shortstop and batting sixth in Friday's series opener versus the Rangers.
JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Getting breather Pena is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Rangers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact It appears to be a routine day of rest for Pena, who will put a modest five-game hitting streak on hold. Mauricio Dubon is getting the start at shortstop.
JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reaching base consistently Pena went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base Wednesday against the Reds.
Impact Pena reached base at least once for the ninth consecutive game. He's maintained a .324 average and .410 on-base percentage in that span, though he has only two extra-base hits and no home runs. Pena has maintained a near-identical line to his rookie season, though he has increased his stolen base output by swiping eight bags across the first 70 games of his campaign.
JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Five-game hitting streak Pena went 1-for-4 with a stolen base Saturday against the Reds.
Impact Pena extended his hitting streak to five games -- it was interrupted by an absence due to illness -- with a base knock in the second inning. He went on to steal second base, his seventh of the season. Despite hitting .268, Pena has had a power outage of late with only four extra-base hits -- no home runs -- across his last 15 games. He has only one RBI in that span.
JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
In lineup Thursday Pena (illness) is starting at shortstop and batting sixth Thursday against the Nationals.
Impact Pena's illness kept him out of three games, but the 25-year-old shortstop has now recovered and is ready to go Thursday. Pena was slashing .292/.320/.375 across his last five games prior to getting sick.
JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Thursday Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters before Wednesday's game against Washington that Pena (illness) will return to the lineup Thursday versus the Nationals, Brian McTaggart of...
Impact Pena has not played since Sunday while dealing with his illness, but assuming he's feeling well enough to play, he should be back for the series finale against the Nationals on Thursday.
JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Held out again Wednesday Pena (illness) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Pena hasn't played since Sunday and has missed three straight contests due to illness. Mauricio Dubon is playing shortstop again and also leading off.
JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out with illness Pena is absent from the Astros' lineup for the second game in a row Tuesday due to illness, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Pena wasn't feeling well Sunday and apparently still isn't 100 percent following Monday's off day. Mauricio Dubon will fill in at shortstop against Patrick Corbin and the Nationals.
JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets rest Sunday Pena is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Impact Pena will take a seat along with second baseman Jose Altuve and catcher Martin Maldonado in what looks to be a rest day with Sunday's series finale beginning at 12:40 p.m. ET. Grae Kessinger will get a turn at shortstop in place of Pena, who is slashing .256/.310/.333 with seven runs but no home runs, stolen bases or RBI through his first nine games of June.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Wednesday Pena is absent from the lineup Wednesday at Toronto.
Impact Mauricio Dubon will start at shortstop and bat leadoff versus the Blue Jays and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Pena struck out in all four of his plate appearances Tuesday as the Astros fell 5-1 to the Jays.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lifts homer in blowout win Pena went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Athletics.
Impact Pena hadn't homered in 22 games entering this weekend, but he's gone deep in back-to-back contests. During the power drought, he bit .244 (20-for-82) with five extra-base hits, and he was caught stealing four times in that span. It's been a tough start to 2023 for the shortstop, whose .247/.292/.439 slash line through 51 games isn't all that different from where he ended last year. He's added eight homers, 26 RBI, 28 runs scored and six stolen bases while maintaining a near-everyday place in the lineup.
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pops seventh homer Pena went 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the A's.
Impact He gave the Astros a quick 2-0 lead by taking Austin Pruitt deep in the top of the first inning. Pena's .247/.290/.428 slash line on the season is a near-perfect match for his .253/.289/.426 line as a rookie, but Saturday's long ball was his first in May and snapped a 22-game homer drought.
MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Getting night off Friday Pena is not in the lineup Friday against the Athletics.
Impact Mauricio Dubon will cover shortstop and bat second with Jose Altuve (illness) returning at second base and hitting leadoff. Pena has been frustratingly inconsistent to begin his sophomore campaign, but he remains the primary option at short for Houston.
MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Receives first day off Pena is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Pena started the first 39 games of the season for Houston, and he'll received a well-earned breather for Sunday's series finale in Chicago. Mauricio Dubon will shift to shortstop while David Hensley starts at second base.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Doubles twice in loss Pena went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Mariners.
Impact Pena had gone five games without an extra-base hit prior to Saturday. This was his second three-hit game of the season, though he's also racked up six strikeouts over his last four contests. The shortstop is slashing .252/.300/.458 with six home runs, 18 RBI, 22 runs scored, nine doubles and six stolen bases through 33 games.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mashes fifth homer of year Pena went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss against the Phillies.
Impact Pena's 402-foot shot to right-center in the first inning was Houston's only run of the game. Last year's World Series MVP is now on a four-game hit streak as he looks to recapture his elite October form. The shortstop is slashing .240/.301/.452 through 26 games played.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Drills fifth home run Pena went 1-for-4 with a homer in Friday's 3-1 loss against Philadelphia.
Impact Pena launched a solo shot off an Aaron Nola fastball in the first inning. But that was the sole source of offense on the night for the Astros. Houston's shortstop was slashing .200/.273/.388 on April 21. Recently Pena has turned it on. In the last six games, he's raised his slash line to .240/.301/.452.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pops fourth homer Pena went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Rays.
Impact The shortstop took rookie Taj Bradley deep in the third inning, briefly giving the Astros their last lead of the game at 3-2. Pena has had trouble stringing together hits so far this season, slashing just .217/.280/.413 through 23 games, but he's maintained solid fantasy production with four homers, six steals, 13 RBI and 16 runs.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes sixth base Pena went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a steal in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Braves.
Impact Pena manufactured a run in the eighth inning, as he dropped down a bunt, stole second and came around to score on a Corey Julks single. The bunt single helped Pena to his first three-hit game of the season. It was a good bounce-back performance after striking out three times Friday. The second-year shortstop has his average up to .226 after a slow start to the season.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blasts third homer of season in win Pena went 1-for-3 with one homer, three RBI, two runs scored and one steal in Wednesday's 8-1 victory over Toronto.
Impact Pena's three-run blast in the bottom of the eighth put the game out of reach for Toronto. The 2022 World Series MVP will hope to build on this effort, as he's cooled off significantly since that excellent October performance . The second-year shortstop is slashing just .211/.286/.408 so far, but he does have plenty of time to heat back up over the coming months.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steals three bases Pena went 1-for-3 with a double, a run scored and three steals during Sunday's loss to Texas.
Impact Pena swiped one bag after reaching base on a fielder's choice in the second inning before being hit by a pitch and stealing two more bags in the fourth. He then doubled and scored in the seventh. Pena had gone 13 games without a steal attempt entering Sunday. He improved his slash line to .227/.301/.409 with his second consecutive multi-hit performance.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Batting sixth again Pena is down in the No. 6 spot in the Astros' lineup Tuesday versus the Pirates.
Impact Pena struggled while batting leadoff in the first eight games of the season, so he's been moved down while Chas McCormick gets some run at the top of the order. Both players have hit well since the switch, so it figures to continue for the time being.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
