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Peña Back, Astros Eye AL West Surge | Houston Astros News
Houston Astros get a huge boost as leadoff hitter Jeremy Peña returns from injury just in time for a pivotal series against the Texas Rangers. Peña, who’s been sidelined by a calf strain after earlier setbacks, is a game-changer in the lineup—batting over .295 when healthy and a key spark plug. His return gives the Astros a major edge in the AL West race, where they trail the Rangers by a couple of games. Manager Joe Espada is thrilled to have him back, while infielder Braden Shewmake is DFA’d to make room. Meanwhile, pitcher Kai-Wei Teng begins his rehab, and both Lance McCullers Jr. and…
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