Astros' Peña to Miss Time With Fractured Rib

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 28, after MRI and CT scans revealed a small fracture in his left rib from being hit by a pitch during Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. Peña, who is having a breakout season with a .322 batting average, 11 home runs, 40 RBIs, and a high WAR ranking, is expected to miss significant time, potentially through the All-Star break. Mauricio Dubón is expected to fill in at shortstop during Peña's absence, which adds to the Astros' lineup challenges as key power hitter Yordan Alvarez remains out. Despite these injuries, Houston maintains a 6.5-game lead in the AL West and remains in strong position for the division title. Peña was reportedly in contract extension talks before the injury and is still considered a likely All-Star selection this year. He will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip.