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OAKLAND, CA – MAY 20: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees warms up during batting practice before a game against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum on May 20, 2016 in Oakland, California. A-Rod has been on the disabled list but is expected to return soon. The Yankees won 8-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the New York Yankees began a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox (at home) in the Bronx.
The Yankees lost by a score of 5-3.
A-Rod Urges Yankees To Trade For World Series Champ
GettyAlex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice before playing the Chicago White Sox on April 30, 2010 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
On Thursday, Alex Rodriguez did an interview with FS1’s First Things First.
He revealed a player that he thinks the Yankees should trade for.
Rodriguez: “I like a guy like Jeremy Peña. The shortstop… Who’s a World Champion, a Gold Glove winner and an A+ individual. Character just like Aaron Judge… That’s exactly what I would do if I was the Yankees.”
GettyJeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a two run home run in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Daikin Park on May 30, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Peña is currently batting .298 with 31 hits, three home runs, 10 RBI’s, 20 runs and three stolen bases in 26 games.
That said, the Houston Astros are among the worst teams in the MLB with a 29-36 record in 65 games.
They are the fourth-place team in the American League West (which could lead to them selling at the trade deadline).
Looking At Peña’s Career
GettyJeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros receives the throw to catch the runner during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 10, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
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