Astros place Jeremy Pena on 10-day injured list due to calf strain
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has been placed on the 10-day injured list after experiencing left leg discomfort, as reported by manager Joe Espada. Pena was sidelined during the Astros' 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Espada indicated the injury, a mild calf strain, is considered minor, and Pena's timeline for recovery is expected to be short. The player has been performing well this season, batting.295 with 6 home runs and 21 RBIs, including a.319 average in June. Nick Allen has been activated off the injured list and took over at shortstop in Pena's absence.
- •Jeremy Pena reported left leg discomfort before the game against the Twins.
- •Pena is batting.295 with 6 home runs this season.
- •The injury is classified as a mild calf strain by manager Joe Espada.
- •Nick Allen started at shortstop in Pena's absence after being activated.
- •Astros lost to the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on the night of the injury.
- 6:01 AMESPN MLB — Astros' Pena heading back to IL with calf strain
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Astros Place SS Jeremy Pena on 10-Day IL
"Houston Astros SS Jeremy Pena showed up to Daikin Park today and reported some “left leg discomfort” according to manager Joe Espada. As a result, Pena was kept out of tonight’s 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins. After the game, Espada announced Pena would be placed on the 10-day IL with a “mild calf strain”. […]
"Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is returning to the injured list, this time with a mild left calf strain.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 30, 2026, 6:01 AMAstros' Pena heading back to IL with calf strain
Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is returning to the injured list, this time with a mild left calf strain.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 4:01 AMAstros Place SS Jeremy Pena on 10-Day IL
Houston Astros SS Jeremy Pena showed up to Daikin Park today and reported some “left leg discomfort” according to manager Joe Espada. As a result, Pena was kept out of tonight’s 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins. After the game, Espada announced Pena would be placed on the 10-day IL with a “mild calf strain”. […]
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