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Jeremy Pena provided an update on his injury status after he was removed from the Astros latest loss to the Mariners<\/p>\n
The Houston Astros<\/a> find themselves in an odd cold stretch<\/a>, as they have lost their past six games, despite averaging 5.6 runs during that stretch. The Astros\u2019 pitching staff cannot prevent teams from scoring, and now, their lineup is taking hits, as shortstop Jeremy Pena<\/a> was forced out of the team\u2019s loss to the Seattle Mariners<\/a> on Saturday night early with a knee injury.<\/p>\n Considering how things are currently going for Houston, an extended absence for Pena is pretty much the last thing this team needs. After the game, Pena revealed that he was pulled simply as a precaution, but he could still be forced to miss time, as he will undergo more tests on Sunday to determine the severity of his new ailment.<\/p>\n Jeremy Pena Weighs in on Injury Status<\/p>\n Jeremy Pe\u00f1a said he was removed as a precaution and will get imaging tomorrow. <\/p>\n While the Astros have lost quite a bit of talent over the past few years, the emergence of Pena has helped keep the team afloat. As a rookie, Pena helped Houston win the World Series in 2022, with his efforts even earning him the World Series MVP Award. Since then, Pena has remained a steady source of offense for his team.<\/p>\n Pena put together his first All-Star campaign in 2025, as he hit .304 with 17 home runs, 62 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases. The 2026 campaign is still young, but to this point, Pena has been fairly quiet, as he\u2019s hitting .256 without recording a single RBI. That will change, but even with Houston\u2019s offense hitting the ball well, Pena has been notably quiet.<\/p>\n Now, he has a new injury to worry about that could force him to miss time. Pena revealed after the game that he felt his knee tightening up, which is why manager Joe Espada ultimately decided to remove him from the game. While Pena doesn\u2019t seem too concerned about it, he\u2019s going to get more imaging done<\/a>, which will ultimately determine whether or not he needs a trip to the injured list.<\/p>\n \u201cI just felt the back of my knee tightening up,\u201d Pena said in the clubhouse. \u201cThey took me out of the game as a precaution. We\u2019re gonna get some imaging done tomorrow, and we\u2019ll go from there.\u201d<\/p>\n Astros to Keep Close Tabs on Jeremy Pena\u2019s Injury Status GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS \u2013 JUNE 25: Jeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros reacts after a double in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> at Daikin Park on June 25, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The injuries are already beginning to pile up for Houston. Over the past week, pitchers Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier have both hit the injured list, with outfielder Jake Meyers also joining them. While relievers Bennett Sousa and Josh Hader appear to be closing in on a return to action, first baseman Christian Walker is also dealing with his own injury issues that could land him on the injured list.<\/p>\n The Astros will be hoping for some good news once the latest tests on Pena\u2019s injury are run, because the last thing they could use right now is another player on the injured list. Regardless of his status, Houston will be looking to get a much-needed win on Sunday, as it will aim to avoid a sweep against the Mariners.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tOwen Crisafulli<\/a> Owen Crisafulli is an Email Newsletter Editor & Breaking News Writer at Heavy Sports. His work has also appeared on ClutchPoints, Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, Athlon Sports, NESN Basketball Network, and FanSided, where he shared his insights on a variety of sports topics primarily surrounding the NFL, NBA, and MLB. More about Owen Crisafulli<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Astros\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t![\"Jeremy](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2222171570.jpg\")
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