Overview
- The Astros activated Jeremy Peña from the 10-day injured list to return as their shortstop and leadoff hitter for the three-game series at Globe Life Field.
- Houston designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment to open the roster spot created by Peña’s activation.
- Peña had been on the IL for the minimum 10 days with a left calf strain after an injury-filled first half that included a fingertip fracture and a right hamstring strain.
- Through 48 games this season Peña is hitting .295/.356/.443 with a 123 OPS-plus, and the Astros have a markedly better record with him in the lineup than without him.
- His return gives Houston a short window to try to make up ground in the AL West over the three-game set against the division-leading Rangers and into the All-Star break.