Jeremy Peña Heads to IL With Left Calf Strain
Houston's starting shortstop is sidelined with a mild left calf strain, though the club is optimistic the stint will be brief.
The Astros are placing shortstop Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list due to a mild left calf strain. Manager Joe Espada confirmed the move to reporters, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The organization is hopeful the injury will result in only a minimal absence. The move leaves Houston without its starting shortstop in the near term.
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