The Houston Astros are easing shortstop Jeremy Pena back into their lineup as he continues to recover from injuries.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada gives good news on Jeremy Pena amid the All-Star shortstop taking an off day.

Manager Joe Espada said sitting Jeremy Peña was part of his "buildup" after missing more than a month because of injury.

Cam Smith grounds into a force out, third baseman Javier Sanoja to catcher Agustín Ramírez. Christian Walker out at home. Victor Caratini to 3rd. Jeremy Peña to 2nd. Cam Smith to 1st.

It appears to be a routine day off for Pena, who has reached base four times and driven in three runs in the first two games of the series. The Astros will turn to Mauricio Dubon at shortstop in ...

Logan Webb struck out 10 in six innings, and the San Francisco Giants hit three home runs on their way to an 8-1 victory over ...