Overview
- Manager Joe Espada said Peña has resumed throwing and is slated to start swinging in the cage this weekend.
- The team views a quick progression to facing live pitching as the key determinant for his March 26 opener status.
- Peña fractured the tip of his right ring finger fielding a grounder for Team Dominican Republic, with Thursday marking two weeks since the injury.
- If he is not ready, Houston could slide Carlos Correa to shortstop with Isaac Paredes at third on a temporary basis.
- Closer Josh Hader will open on the injured list while building up from a biceps issue, and Enyel De Los Santos faced hitters Tuesday and is set for his first Grapefruit League outing Friday.