Overview
- Peña was hit on a fingertip by a bad-hop grounder from Detroit’s Wenceel Pérez during Wednesday’s exhibition in Santo Domingo.
- He completed the third inning and took an at-bat before being removed for precaution, according to GM Dana Brown, who said imaging is scheduled.
- Reports from the Dominican Republic say the injury involves a small fracture and that he is expected to miss at least the opening round.
- The Dominican Republic opens Pool D play Friday in Miami, creating a shortstop vacancy after Peña had been slated to start in his WBC debut.
- Houston’s regular season remains weeks away, but the Astros will await test results for clarity on his availability following his 2025 All-Star season.