Houston Astros’ Jeremy Peña (3) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Astros’ All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña out of lineup for 2nd straight game due to illness
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña is out of the lineup for the second straight game against the Baltimore Orioles due to illness.
Houston Astros’ Jeremy Peña (3) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña is out of the lineup for the second straight game against the Baltimore Orioles due to illness.
Astros manager Joe Espada said Saturday that Peña was feeling better and at the ballpark.
“He’s here. He’s going to do some baseball activities and sweat some of that stuff off,†Espada said.
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Peña was sent to the doctor on Friday after reporting to Daikin Park feeling ill. He was not seen in the Astros dugout during to the Orioles.
In 93 games, Peña is batting a team-leading .318 with 13 home runs and 45 RBIs. Mauricio Dubón has started at shortstop for the Astros in his absence.
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