Jeremy Peña Avoids Serious Injury After Taking Fastball to Forearm

Jeremy Peña underwent negative X-rays after taking a fastball off his forearm during Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. Although initially staying in to score on Yordan Alvarez's 41st homer, Peña was replaced defensively by Nick Allen. The Astros are battling multiple late-season injuries with five games remaining, holding a 78-79 record and trying to secure their playoff spot.