Red Sox eye Jeremy Peña as they surge in AL Wild Card race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are in contention for an AL Wild Card spot, winning 11 of their last 13 games. With shortstop as a weakness, the team is exploring a trade for Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, who is hitting.295 this season. Currently, Boston is utilizing multiple players at shortstop due to injuries, and Peña's Gold Glove defense could solidify that position. The Red Sox have assets to trade, including outfielder Jarren Duran, to entice the Astros, who are in need of lefty hitting and pitching reinforcement.
- •Red Sox are 2.5 games behind the AL Wild Card spot.
- •Boston has won three of four series, including against division leaders.
- •Jeremy Peña has a.295 batting average with six home runs this season.
- •Shortstop position is currently a liability for the Red Sox.
- •The Red Sox have trade assets like Jarren Duran to offer the Astros.
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Jeremy Peña could be the missing piece for the Red Sox as Boston climbs back into contention
"With how the Red Sox are surging, trading for Pena could be the extra boost they need.
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