Jeremy Peña named American League player of the week for Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:03 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña has been named the American League player of the week for July 20-26. During this period, he hit five home runs in six games, batting.500 with 13 hits and eight RBIs, contributing to the Astros' 5-1 record. Peña achieved this recognition for the first time in his career after recovering from previous injuries that limited his play earlier in the season. His recent performance raises his season slash line to.319/.373/.504 across 59 games.
- •Peña hit five home runs last week, including two leadoff homers.
- •He scored 10 runs and had a 1.577 OPS during this stretch.
- •Peña previously faced injuries but is now hitting.419 since July 10.
- •He becomes the first Astros infielder to win this award since 2024.
- •This marks the fourth AL player of the week award for the Astros this season.
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros' Jeremy Peña named American League player of the week
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Astros SS Jeremy Pena Named AL Player of the Week
"Major League Baseball announced today that Astros SS Jeremy Peña has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week of July 20-26. For the week, Peña hit .500 (13×26) in six games with five home runs and eight RBI while posting a 1.577 OPS. Peña helped lead the Astros to a 5-1 record in the […]
"The Houston shortstop's big week included five home runs in six games as the Astros went 5-1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 10:03 PMHouston Astros' Jeremy Peña named American League player of the week
The Houston shortstop's big week included five home runs in six games as the Astros went 5-1.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:57 PMAstros SS Jeremy Pena Named AL Player of the Week
Major League Baseball announced today that Astros SS Jeremy Peña has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week of July 20-26. For the week, Peña hit .500 (13×26) in six games with five home runs and eight RBI while posting a 1.577 OPS. Peña helped lead the Astros to a 5-1 record in the […]
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