Overview
- The Astros said imaging showed a fracture in the tip of Peña’s right ring finger after he was hit by a hard grounder during a Dominican Republic exhibition.
- Peña finished the defensive inning and took one more at-bat before exiting; he met a hand specialist in Florida on Thursday.
- Houston set a two-week re-evaluation window as Peña resumes limited work with a splint, and he said the goal is to be ready for Opening Day though no timeline is set.
- Manager Joe Espada identified Carlos Correa as the first option at shortstop if needed, which would open third base for Isaac Paredes, with utility infielder Nick Allen also in the mix.
- With Peña out of the tournament, Arizona’s Geraldo Perdomo is expected to handle shortstop for the Dominican Republic, which begins Pool D play on Friday.