Joe Espada Announces Carlos Correa Update After Removal From Astros Lineup
Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa was removed from the lineup.

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa was removed from the lineup.

The Houston Astros entered Wednesday’s series finale at Coors Field without veteran third baseman Carlos Correa, whose illness forced another late shuffle of the infield. His absence loomed large as the Astros were hammered 9–1, sealing a three-game sweep at the hands of the Rockies. Manager Joe Espada held Correa out for a second consecutive […] The post Why Astros’ Carlos Correa is not playing vs. Rockies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena missed his fourth game of the MLB season on Wednesday.

When Jeremey Peña was injured on March 4 with a fractured right ring finger playing for the Dominican Republic against the Detroit Tigers, it was a big blow not only for the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic, but also for the Houston Astros.The injury left his Opening Day in doubt. There was some […] The post Houston Astros Gets Major Boost To Lineup Against Los Angeles Angels appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Houston Astros are set to face off against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for their second game of the 2026 season. Leading up to the contest, the organization announced a roster move that is taking effect immediately. Houston announced that Cesar Salazar cleared waivers. The 30-year-old catcher is being outrighted to Triple-A Sugar […] The post Astros announce roster move before Angels clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Astros open their season vs. the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday afternoon, with close attention on Jeremy Pena’s status. As Opening Day arrives, fans continue to monitor lineup updates while the team carefully manages its shortstop. Pena, the 2022 World Series MVP, remains active but will not start on Opening Day. He is […] The post Is Jeremy Pena playing tonight? Latest injury update for Astros-Angels Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Astros announced a disappointing update on Jeremy Pena.

The Houston Astros are looking to sign two of their top young players to long-term contract extensions.

The Houston Astros are hoping to be fairly healthy when Opening Day approaches, and it looks like they’ll be able to achieve that goal with the recent news. Jeremy Pena’s status for Opening Day was up in the air after he suffered a fractured finger earlier in March. That concern has gone out the window, […] The post Astros’ Jeremy Pena gets official Opening Day roster status amid injury concern appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Astros have concluded Spring Training and will be opening the regular season on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. An injury in the World Baseball Classic to Jeremy Pena opened a potential roster spot for one of the Astros’ prospects. Now, one of those prospects has been informed has made the Opening Day […] The post Astros makes Brice Matthews Opening Day roster decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Despite returning from his finger injury earlier in the month, the Houston Astros might take a cautious route with Jeremy Pena at the start of the 2026 season.

Houston Astros star Jeremy Pena is battling back from a finger injury. Pena returned to the lineup for an exhibition game on Tuesday. After the contest, Pena revealed there is still one obstacle that could stand in his way ahead of Opening Day. However, it is not his specific injury. "I feel like ...

The Houston Astros head into Opening Day 2026 with cautious optimism, as the latest update on Jeremy Pena shifts attention away from his finger injury. The Astros lineup anticipates Pena’s availability, but his overall readiness remains a key storyline as his return continues to take shape. This uncertainty leaves room for final evaluations as the […] The post Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena reveals Opening Day concern, and it’s not his finger injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Astros manager Joe Espada announced the news before an exhibition game on Tuesday.

The Houston Astros have plenty riding on the injury status of shortstop Jeremy Pena before Opening Day. Pena fractured his right ring finger early in a WBC exhibition game, which opened the door for an open spot on the Opening Day roster. However, there are no guarantees that the shortstop will miss the team’s first […] The post What Jeremy Pena’s Opening Day status means for Astros and Brice Matthews appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jeremy Peña has been sidelined for most of spring training after fracturing his right ring finger preparing to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. The Astros have not announced if Peña will open the season on the injured list, but made a surprise announcement that he will ...
