Jeremy Peña out of Houston Astros' lineup for series finale vs. Seattle Mariners
After being hit by a pitch late in Tuesday's game, Peña was "pretty sore" and didn't start against Seattle.
Shortstop Jeremy Peña was absent from the Houston Astros' lineup on Wednesday night, the day after he was hit by a pitch on the right forearm during a previous game. Peña underwent X-rays which revealed no damage, but he was still experiencing discomfort. It was uncertain whether Peña would be available as a substitute on Wednesday.
The Astros were tied at the top of the American League West with five games remaining in the season. Peña, the team's leadoff hitter, had an OPS plus of 123 this season and was 11-for-30 in his last seven games before Wednesday. The Astros, who had scored the second-fewest runs in the league since the August trade deadline, had a 56-48 record when Peña started, and a 22-31 record without him.
Additionally, center fielder Daulton Varsho was also absent from the Astros' lineup for the third consecutive game due to a left wrist issue.
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