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Ten teams inquire about Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena, all rebuffed

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:28 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Ten teams inquire about Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena, all rebuffed

Summary

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has drawn interest from ten teams, according to Bob Nightengale. The inquiries were made but were met with rejection from the Astros. Astros owner Jim Crane has expressed a strong desire to remain competitive and avoid a rebuild. The team is currently three games behind Seattle for the American League West lead and two games out of the final Wild Card spot.

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By the Numbers

•Ten teams contacted the Astros about Jeremy Pena.
•All inquiries were rejected by the Astros.
•Jim Crane seeks to keep the team competitive.
•The Astros are three games behind the AL West leaders.
•The Astros are two games out of a Wild Card spot.

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8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Nightengale: 10 Teams Have Inquired About Astros SS Jeremy Pena

What they're saying

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Longtime MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported today in an appearance on Foul Territory TV that 10 team shad contacted the Houston Astros to inquire about SS Jeremy Pena. All were rebuffed. Nightengale mentions Astros owner Jim Crane is highly aggressive and his stated desire to not have a rebuild. The Astros entered […]
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