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Astros reinstate shortstop Jeremy Peña from 10-day injured list
Jeremy Peña returned from a calf strain and will start the three-game series as Houston tries to close a two-game gap in the AL West.
On Friday, the Houston Astros reinstated shortstop Jeremy from the 10-day injured list and inserted him as the leadoff batter for their series opener against the Texas Rangers.
Jeremy had been sidelined since June 28 with a calf strain. To make room on the active roster, the Houston Astros designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment.
The 28-year-old World Series MVP brings offensive production to the lineup. Jeremy has accumulated 21 RBIs this season, bolstering the team's scoring capability.
Manager Joe Espada plans to start Jeremy throughout the entire series against the Texas Rangers. The move aims to strengthen the Astros' offensive firepower against their division rivals.
The Texas Rangers currently lead the West division over the Houston Astros. Jeremy's return positions the Astros to narrow the gap during this critical series.