Yankees face setback in pursuit of Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena

The New York Yankees received disappointing news regarding their interest in acquiring Jeremy Pena from the Houston Astros. Astros general manager Dana Brown stated that he does not foresee the team becoming sellers ahead of the trade deadline, despite the team's current struggles. Brown emphasized that he believes the division and postseason are still within reach for the Astros, which complicates the Yankees' hopes of securing Pena. The trade deadline is set for August 3, leaving room for potential changes in the Astros' performance as the summer progresses.

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