JEREMY PEÑA NEWS

Two hits, stolen base in win Pena went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.

Impact Pena ripped an RBI single off Chris Flexen in the bottom of the fourth frame before later adding another single and stolen base in the seventh inning. The stolen base was his fourth of the year and he has now secured three multi-hit efforts in six contests to open June. Pena is batting .278 with eight homers, 25 RBI, 23 runs and four stolen bases over 176 at-bats in 49 games in his first season as the Astros' primary shortstop.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still collecting hits Pena went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Sunday against the Royals.

Impact Pena's production has slowed a bit of late, as he's tallied only two RBI across his last 11 starts. However, he's still collected four multi-hit performances in that span, good for a .256 batting average. Pena has been very impressive in his rookie season, maintaining a 135 wRC+ and .349 wOBA across 186 plate appearances.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pops eighth homer Pena went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Pena went deep off Mariners starter Marco Gonzales in the second inning. That was Pena's fourth homer in May and his eighth long ball of the year. The shortstop has been steady with a .290/.340/.510 slash line, 23 RBI, 22 runs scored, three stolen bases, six doubles and a triple through 159 plate appearances in his first big-league season.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wrapping up strong month Pena went 2-for-4 with a double Friday against the Mariners.

Impact Pena hit a ground-rule double in the second inning to extend his hitting streak to seven games -- three of which have been multi-hit performances. He's hit very well for the majority of May, maintaining a .385 average to go along with three home runs, 12 RBI and eight runs scored in 19 games. For the campaign, he owns a .299/.351/.511 line across 151 plate appearances.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Wednesday Pena isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Pena will get a breather after he hit .357 with a homer, three runs, two RBI and two stolen bases while starting in the last eight games. Aledmys Diaz is starting at shortstop and batting sixth.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies third stolen base Pena went 1-for-3 with a stolen base Saturday against the Rangers.

Impact Pena shifted down to the bottom of the order for the first time since April 25, though that didn't stop him from being productive. He collected a two-out single in the second inning and proceeded to steal second base -- his third swipe of the season. Since returning from a knee injury, Pena has gone 5-for-17 with a solo home run, two runs scored and two stolen bases across five games. Overall, he owns a .279/.338/.508 line in 136 plate appearances.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in return Pena went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Pena returned from a four-game absence caused by a knee injury, and he recorded his seventh home run of the season in his first plate appearance. He's also riding a 10-game hitting streak, during which he has gone yard three times while driving in 11 and scoring six runs. Pena has put together an impressive .282/.341/.536 line across 123 plate appearances to begin the campaign.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Pena (knee) will bat seventh and play shortstop Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Pena hasn't played since Thursday while recovering from a sore knee, but he'll return here without requiring a trip to the injured list. He's still carrying a nine-game hitting streak he recorded prior to the injury, a stretch in which he slashed .448/.469/.724 with a pair of homers and a steal.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Pena (knee) remains on the bench for Monday's game against Boston.

Impact Pena has been out since Thursday with a sore right knee. He went through an on-field workout Monday but evidently wasn't cleared to play, though the rookie said he's available off the bench, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Mauricio Dubon will get the start at shortstop.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Going through workouts Pena (knee) went through baseball activities in front of the Astros coaching staff and training staff Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pena has been dealing with a sore right knee and hasn't played since Thursday. His extensive workout seems to a test of whether he's ready to play Monday against the Red Sox, with a trip to the injured list potentially in play if it looks like he'll still need several more days to recover.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knee still sore Pena (knee) woke up sore Sunday and is being held out of the lineup against the Nationals as a precaution, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact With a soreness issue like this, he could wake up sore on future days, so it's hard to say when he will be cleared to return, but it does sound like he is truly day-to-day. Aledmys Diaz is starting at shortstop Sunday.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Pena (knee) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Nationals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Astros made it seem like Pena would likely be back Sunday, but that will not be the case. Aledmys Diaz is starting at shortstop and hitting sixth.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Pena (knee) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Impact General manager James Click said Saturday that Pena isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, but the shortstop will remain out of the lineup for a second straight game. Aledmys Diaz will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to need injured list Pena (knee) isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pena left Thursday's game against the Twins with right knee discomfort and didn't play Friday against the Nationals. The Astros' Saturday lineup has yet to be released, but it looks as though Pena won't be out too much longer even if he's not quite ready to return.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Pena (knee) isn't starting Friday against the Nationals.

Impact Pena was removed from Thursday's game against the Twins due to right knee discomfort, and he was expected to be out of the lineup for Friday's series opener in Washington. It's not yet clear whether the 24-year-old will require a stint on the injured list, but Aledmys Diaz will start at shortstop and bat seventh Friday.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Friday Pena (knee) isn't likely to play Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pena exited Thursday's game due to discomfort in his right knee. It's not yet clear whether the injury will force a stint on the injured list, though he is likely to miss the team's series opener against the Nationals on Friday. Aledmys Diaz is also battling an undisclosed injury, leaving Niko Goodrum as the likeliest candidate to start at shortstop.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Managing right knee discomfort Pena exited Thursday's game against the Twins due to right knee discomfort, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pena suffered his injury in the top of the fourth inning and was replaced defensively in the bottom half of the frame. He's considered day-to-day for now but will presumably undergo further testing to determine his status for Friday's series opener in Washington. If Pena is forced to miss time, Aledmys Diaz (undisclosed) and Niko Goodrum should see increased playing time at shortstop.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from Thursday's game Pena was removed from Thursday's game against the Twins in the bottom of the fourth inning with an apparent injury, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Pena was effective early in Thursday's matchup, as he went 3-for-3 with a double and a run. However, he was examined by trainers after singling in the top of the fourth inning. Although the 24-year-old initially remained in the game, Aledmys Diaz (undisclosed) took his place at shortstop in the bottom half of the inning. The nature and severity of Pena's injury aren't yet clear.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two, scores once Pena went 1-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact Pena delivered an RBI in each of his first two plate appearances, the latter coming on a single. He also walked to lead off the sixth inning before coming around to score. Though Pena has dropped in the order since a brief stint as the team's leadoff hitter, he is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak during which he's collected seven RBI and four runs scored while also tallying a stolen base. Across 110 plate appearances on the campaign, he is hitting .245/.318/.490.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in series finale Pena is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Unless he's used off the bench as a pinch-hitter, Pena will put his five-game hitting streak on hold while he sits for the second time in five games. Aledmys Diaz will spell Pena at shortstop.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solo shot in win Pena went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 3-2 win Thursday over Detroit.

Impact Pena homered off Tarik Skubal to lead off the fifth inning and give Houston a 2-0 lead. After a rough 11-game stretch where he went 4-for-40 with 15 strikeouts, the rookie is 4-for-10 with two homers and five RBI. 10 of his 20 hits have gone for extra bases and the 24-year-old has posted a .500 SLG despite only batting .233.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE