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Astros' Hunter Brown, Jeremy Pena among 11 players tendered for 2026 season | Sporting News The Houston Astros tendered 11 players on Friday. The players that will be under contract for the 2026 season include SP Hunter Brown, SS Je...

NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mariners' George Kirby set to face Tigers' Troy Melton in AL Division Series opener

The Seattle Mariners are set to face the Detroit Tigers in the AL Division Series opener

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Still sidelined to end season Pena (oblique) remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact The shortstop put together his best campaign in the majors so far, besting his previous career high in OPS by 125 points, but the oblique injury cost him the final week-plus as Houston faded from postseason contention. There has been nothing to suggest the oblique issue could affect Pena's offseason plans.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Angels and Astros meet to determine series winner

The Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Houston Astros eliminated from playoff contention, ending streak of 8 straight appearances

The Houston Astros’ streak of eight consecutive playoff appearances ended Saturday night when the Cleveland Guardians beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 to clinch the final American League...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Out again Saturday Pena (oblique) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Saturday will mark the sixth consecutive game that Pena has missed due to his strained left oblique. The 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.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Angels bring 1-0 series lead over Astros into game 2

The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

On bench Friday Pena (oblique) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pena is working through a strained left oblique that has caused him pain while taking mild swings. It's unclear if the Astros are contemplating putting Pena on the injured list, but the shortstop has been out of the lineup in five consecutive games.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Astros get unfortunate Jeremy Pena update amid brutal losing streak | Sporting News Jeremy Pena is dealing with an injury that could keep him out for the rest of the year.

SEPTEMBER 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Remaining out Thursday Pena (oblique) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thursday will be the fourth consecutive game that Pena sits out due to his left oblique soreness, and it remains unclear how far away he is from a return to the lineup. Mauricio Dubon will receive another start at shortstop and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics play the Astros after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics play the Houston Astros after Shea Langeliers' four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Sitting third straight Pena (oblique) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Athletics.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Astros aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Athletics

The Houston Astros look to end their four-game losing streak with a victory against the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Still out Tuesday Pena (oblique) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact 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 Astros and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Tuesday Pena (oblique) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Athletics host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Astros optimistic for quick Jeremy Peña return after oblique injury | Sporting News Peña could be back for final six games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña scratched from lineup vs. Mariners with left oblique soreness

Houston’s Jeremy Peña was scratched from Sunday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners with left oblique soreness

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Scratched from lineup Pena was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Mariners due to left oblique soreness, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Pena was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Mariners due to left oblique soreness, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

The Seattle Mariners visit the Houston Astros looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Pops grand slam in loss Pena went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and walk in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Seattle.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pops grand slam in loss Pena went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and walk in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Six-game hitting streak Pena went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Rangers.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve's homer lifts Astros to sweep Rangers, take AL West lead

Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

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Mariners' George Kirby set to face Tigers' Troy Melton in AL Division Series opener

Angels and Astros meet to determine series winner

Houston Astros eliminated from playoff contention, ending streak of 8 straight appearances

Angels bring 1-0 series lead over Astros into game 2

Athletics play the Astros after Langeliers' 4-hit game

Astros aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Athletics

Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series

Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña scratched from lineup vs. Mariners with left oblique soreness

Mariners visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

Altuve's homer lifts Astros to sweep Rangers, take AL West lead