{
  "id": 9678010,
  "title": "Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña back in lineup against Athletics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/houston-astros-shortstop-jeremy-pena-back-in-lineup-against-athletics",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T02:17:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/houston-astros-shortstop-jeremy-pe-021740023.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña has returned to the team's lineup after missing a game due to being hit by a pitch on his right forearm. The incident occurred on Tuesday night during a game against the Seattle Mariners, when Peña was struck by a pitch traveling at 96.4 mph. He was removed from the game in the next inning and replaced by a pinch-runner. Peña made a brief appearance as a pinch-runner for the Houston Astros on Wednesday, but was limited to that role. Manager Joe Espada informed reporters that Peña is ready to play and will lead off the lineup in Thursday's opener of the team's final regular-season series against the Athletics. Peña is one of three Astros players who left Tuesday's game due to injury concerns. Pitcher Cristian Javier was placed on the injured list with a right groin strain, while outfielder Brice Matthews suffered a left knee inflammation. Starting pitchers Steven Okert and Mike Burrows, also on the injured list, have joined the team in Sacramento and could potentially contribute during the series. Okert is recovering from a right hamstring strain and is expected to return to pitching soon, while Burrows, who is dealing with a shoulder setback, made a two-inning rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land last weekend. Both Okert and Burrows are currently on standby status.",
  "summary": "Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña returns after missing one game from being hit by a pitch on his arm.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jeremy Peña returns to lineup after being hit by pitch.",
    "Peña set to lead off in Thursday's game against Athletics.",
    "Three Astros players missed Tuesday's game due to injuries."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}