Astros Provide Encouraging Update on Status of Injured Star Jeremy Pena

The injuries have just kept coming for the Houston Astros, who are now down multiple key contributors in their lineup.

Already without designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, outfielders Chas McCormick and Jacob Melton and utility man Zach Dezenzo, the team had to place star shortstop Jeremy Pena on the injured list earlier this week.

On Monday, June 30, he was placed on the 10-day IL because he was hit by a pitch in the second inning of the team’s game against the Chicago Cubs on June 27.

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X-rays were taken and nothing was revealed at that time, but an MRI and CT scan done a few days later revealed a small fracture in one of his ribs on his left side.

Pain tolerance will play a large part in determining how quickly Pena can return to the field, as he is eligible to return on July 8, meaning he will miss the road trip against the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers.

However, he may not be sidelined much longer beyond that.

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As shared by Chandler Rome of The Athletic on X, general manager Dana Brown provided a positive update on the status of the team’s star.

While Pena is not yet doing baseball activities, there is a chance he will resume them this weekend in Los Angeles.