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Traveling with team Pena (COVID-19 protocols) will travel with the team to Oakland, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pena was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Royals due to health and safety protocols, but it seems likely that he'll be able to avoid a trip to the COVID-19 IL since he'll remain with the Astros during their road trip. The 24-year-old should be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's series opener against the Athletics.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched due to COVID-19 protocols Pena was scratched from the lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Royals due to health and safety protocols related to COVID-19, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle report...

Impact The team notably hasn't placed Pena on the COVID-19-related injured list or indicated that he tested positive for the virus. He was presumably pulled from the lineup as a matter of precaution, likely due to him dealing with an illness or being viewed as a close contact of an infected person. Mauricio Dubon will pick up a start at shortstop in place of Pena.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch from lineup Pena was scratched from the lineup ahead of Thursday's game with the Royals due to an unspecified reason, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Astros haven't provided an immediate explanation behind Pena's removal from the lineup, but he's presumably dealing with an injury. Just one week ago, Pena missed a game after suffering a mouth laceration in a collision with teammate Yordan Alvarez, but he cleared the concussion protocol and proceeded to start each of the past six games, going 7-for-29 with three home runs over that stretch. Mauricio Dubon will fill in for Pena at shortstop in Thursday's series finale.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pops long ball Tuesday Pena went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Royals.

Impact Pena tied the game at 4-4 with his fifth-inning blast. He's hit safely in seven of eight games since returning from the injured list due to a thumb injury, going 10-for-37 (.270) in that span. The rookie shortstop continues to look solid in a near-everyday role, slashing .276/.327/.482 with 12 homers, 31 RBI, 36 runs scored and six stolen bases through 62 contests.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Powers Sunday's victory Pena went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run and a solo shot during Sunday's 4-2 win against the Angels.

Impact After flying out in his first at-bat, Pena got Houston on the board with a solo shot in the fourth inning, reached on singles in the fifth and seventh and crushed a walkoff two-run blast to center off Los Angeles reliever Ryan Tepera in the ninth. The 24-year-old had been slumping of late -- going 5-for-26 over his last six games -- but broke out in a big way with his first career four-hit game and his second and third homers since the start of June. The exceptional performance boosted Pena's line to .279/.328/.479 with 11 home runs, 33 runs and 30 RBI in 60 games.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strikeouts piling up Pena went 1-for-5 with three strikeouts Saturday against the Angels.

Impact Pena started his second consecutive game after clearing concussion protocol Friday. He has gone only 1-for-10 in that span while striking out five times. Pena has also struck out at a 43.5 percent clip since returning from the injured list June 26, which has limited him just a .174 average with four runs scored across five games.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears protocol, starting Friday Pena cleared the concussion protocol and is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pena suffered a mouth laceration in a collision with teammate Yordan Alvarez (head) on Wednesday, but Pena has been cleared of a concussion and will return to face Michael Lorenzen. Alvarez's status is unclear.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Thursday Pena (mouth) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale versus the Yankees.

Impact He will miss Thursday's contest after he suffered a mouth laceration following a collision with Yordan Alvarez (head) in Wednesday's game. Pena was evaluated for a concussion and it remains unclear whether or not he's cleared the protocols. Pena will remain day-to-day heading into Friday's series opener against the Angels. Mauricio Dubon will start at shortstop and bat seventh against New York.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Pena is being evaluated for a concussion following Wednesday's win over the Mets, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pena is dealing with a mouth lateration but is also being examined for a concussion following Wednesday's outfield collision that forced him out of the game. The 24-year-old is traveling back to Houston with the team Wednesday, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available to begin the Astros' series against the Yankees on Thursday.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exit attributed to mouth laceration Pena's teammate, Justin Verlander, said that the rookie shortstop exited Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Mets in the eighth inning with a mouth laceration, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com...

Impact Manager Dusty Baker declined to discuss the nature of the injuries Pena and Yordan Alvarez sustained in their outfield collision, but Verlander was at least willing to give the media with an update on the former player. Assuming Pena doesn't require any sort of major dental surgery and avoided any further injuries in the collision, he'll have a good chance at being back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. Pena, who went 1-for-4 at the plate before his exit, looked as though he was initially going to stay in the game, but he ultimately walked off to the dugout after consulting with team trainers.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Yordan Alvarez carted off with injury after collision with Jeremy Pena in matchup vs. Mets Pena also left the game following the hit.

JUNE 29, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Leaves after collision with Alvarez Pena was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mets in the eighth inning after he was involved in a collision in the outfield with teammate Yordan Alvarez, Chandler Rome of the...

Impact Both players were shaken up in the incident, but Alvarez appeared to absorb the brunt of the collision. Pena was the first of the two to get up from the field and was able to walk to the dugout under his own power, while the Astros called out a cart for Alvarez. The nature and extent of the injuries to Pena and Alvarez likely won't be announced until after the contest, but both could be in danger of missing time. Mauricio Dubon came off the bench to replace Pena at shortstop.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles in return Pena went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored Sunday against the Yankees.

Impact Pena was activated from the injured list Sunday after recovering from a thumb injury. He struck out in his other three at-bats but managed a two-out double in the fourth inning prior to coming around to score. Pena should be locked into the starting shortstop role for the Astros, and he will look to build upon his impressive .277/.332/.472 line across 214 plate appearances.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off IL, as expected Houston reinstated Pena (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. He'll start at shortstop and bat sixth in the Astros' series fi...

Impact The Astros optioned outfielder Chas McCormick to Triple-A Sugar Land to clear room on the 26-man active roster for Pena, who had been sidelined since June 13 with left thumb discomfort. Though the rookie wasn't sent out on a minor-league rehab assignment while he was on the shelf, he proved his health by completing multiple workouts that included a full array of baseball activities. Expect Pena to immediately reclaim duties as the Astros' everyday shortstop after batting .277 with nine home runs, six stolen bases, 27 RBI and 27 runs in 54 games prior to landing on the IL.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return Sunday Pena (thumb) will likely be reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Yankees, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pena was eligible to return from the IL as early as Friday, but the Astros wanted to give him a few extra days to rest prior to returning to game action. Assuming the 24-year-old is activated Sunday, he'll be able to rest during the Astros' scheduled day off Monday to help ease him back into action. Once he's officially activated, Pena will reclaim his role as Houston's primary shortstop after he slashed .277/.333/.471 with nine homers, 27 runs, 27 RBI and six stolen bases to begin the season.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling good but not activated Pena (thumb) said Friday that he's feeling great, but he won't be activated off the injured list just yet, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Friday is the first day that Pena is eligible to return from the injured list, but despite the fact that he seemingly feels fine, he'll wind up missing at least one more day. The Astros have yet to specify exactly when he'll be back, but it looks as though he should return within the next few days.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in pregame activities Pena (thumb) participated in all pregame activities prior to Thursday's matchup against the Yankees, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pena has steadily increased his workload since landing on the 10-day injured list with left thumb discomfort last week and is eligible to be activated as early as Friday. While manager Dusty Baker said Thursday that a Friday return "might be a little quick," he was pleased with Pena's progress, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the shortstop return sometime this weekend or early next week.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Increases activities Tuesday Pena (thumb) took swings in the batting cage and was spotted fielding groundballs Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact In his most extensive workout since landing on the 10-day injured list six days ago due to left thumb injury, Pena looked to be taking part without any discomfort. He'll be eligible to come off the IL on Friday, but the Astros haven't said that he'll be cleared to play by then. More clarity on Pena's situation should become available within the next day or two.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Astros SS Jeremy Peña resumes hitting, fielding work For the first time since an injury sidelined him, Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña resumed...

JUNE 21, 2022 • HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM

Taking part in some baseball work Pena (thumb) is participating in baseball activities, though he's not yet fielding groundballs or swinging a bat, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 24-year-old landed on the injured list Wednesday with left thumb discomfort, so it's a good early sign he wasn't completely shut down from baseball activities. Pena isn't expected resume swinging a bat for at least a week, so he shouldn't be expected to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible June 24.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dusty Baker Updates Timeline for Potential Jeremy Pena Return The rookie shortstop was placed on the 10-day IL following a left thumb injury he suffered on Monday.

JUNE 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Heads to IL with thumb discomfort The Astros placed Pena on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with left thumb discomfort.

Impact Though general manager James Click said in a radio appearance earlier Wednesday that Pena's thumb injury wasn't severe, the American League Rookie of the Year candidate will remain sidelined through at least next weekend while he heals up. Manager Dusty Baker said Wednesday that the 24-year-old underwent an MRI that didn't reveal any significant damage, but the shortstop won't swing a bat for at least a week, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. Aledmys Diaz started at shortstop in Tuesday's 4-3 win and will likely serve as the primary option at the position while Pena is on the shelf.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thumb injury not considered severe Astros general manager James Click said Wednesday that the "initial read" on Pena's left thumb injury is that the rookie isn't dealing with anything severe, Chandler Rome of the Ho...

Impact Click noted that Pena flew back to Houston on Tuesday to undergo additional tests on his thumb, and the Astros plan to evaluate him again Wednesday. With that in mind, Pena doesn't look like he'll be back in Arlington on Wednesday for the Astros' series finale with the Rangers. Aledmys Diaz replaced Pena at shortstop Tuesday in Houston's 4-3 win.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with wrist injury Pena is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers after suffering a left wrist injury in Monday's 5-3 loss, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pena went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run Monday and played the full eight innings in the field, but he looked to have hurt his wrist while making a diving attempt at a ball at one point during the contest. Astros manager Dusty Baker didn't suggest after the game that Pena's injury was anything significant, so the rookie may just be sitting Tuesday for precautionary purposes. Aledmys Diaz replaces Pena at shortstop.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homer, steal in win Pena went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 9-4 win over the Marlins. He was also hit by a pitch.

Impact Pena stretched the Astros' lead to 3-0 with his two-run shot in the fourth inning. He's gone 5-for-16 (.313) with three of his six stolen bases this year in his last five games. The rookie shortstop has maintained a solid .277/.330/.468 slash line with nine homers, 27 RBI and 26 runs scored through 53 contests as a regular presence in the bottom half of the lineup.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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