Scouting Report: Jeremy Pena

Summary

Jeremy Peña, the Houston Astros' 28-year-old All-Star shortstop, is recovering from a Grade 1 right hamstring strain suffered in early April 2026. After more than a month on the injured list, Peña completed a minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi, experiencing a minor setback with neck soreness from a collision during a rehab game on May 13. However, he was reinstated to the active roster on May 18 and returned to the starting lineup batting leadoff. His return is timely as the Astros deal with multiple injuries, including season-ending ankle surgery for Carlos Correa. Before the injury, Peña was slashing .256/.304/.349 in 10 games with 4 extra-base hits (all doubles), 1 stolen base, and 5 runs. In 2025, he earned his first All-Star selection with a .304/.363/.477 slash line, 17 home runs, 62 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases across 125 games.