Astros' Peña Sidelined With Hamstring Issue, Stays Engaged Pregame

WHO:

MLB.com - Jeremy Peña, Houston Astros shortstop

MLB.com - Joe Espada, Astros manager

Sportskeeda - Houston Astros

WHAT:

MLB.com - Peña was removed from the lineup due to a right hamstring cramp.

MLB.com - Peña participated in pregame activities, including running in the outfield and taking ground balls.

MLB.com - Peña went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases in the game before his removal.

MLB.com - The Astros have 10 players on the injured list, including Carlos Correa, Nick Allen, and Braden Shewmake.

MLB.com - Peña is slashing .286/.345/.453 this season, with six home runs and seven stolen bases.

MLB.com - Yordan Alvarez is the Astros' Player of the Year at the midpoint of the season, hitting .322/.428/.640 with 25 home runs.

MLB.com - Spencer Arrighetti is the Astros' Pitcher of the Year with a 7-1 record and a 1.34 ERA in his first eight starts.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

MLB.com - The Astros are based in Houston.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Astros played their 81st game of the season against the Blue Jays.

MLB.com - Peña missed more than a month earlier in the season from April 13 to May 18 due to a Grade 1 right hamstring strain.

WHY:

MLB.com - Peña stated he thought the cramp was “a minor thing” and “just a normal cramp.”

MLB.com - Espada expressed hope that Peña would be available off the bench for the game.

HOW:

MLB.com - Peña was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning after experiencing a cramp following a first-pitch swing.

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña was removed from the lineup during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a right hamstring cramp, despite having gone 1-for-2 with two stolen bases prior to his exit. Peña, who had previously missed over a month earlier in the season with a similar injury, participated in pregame activities and expressed that he believed the cramp was “a minor thing.” Astros manager Joe Espada remains hopeful that Peña will be available off the bench later in the game, as the team continues to navigate a challenging season with ten players currently on the injured list.