Already without designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, outfielders Chas McCormick and Jacob Melton and utility man Zach Dezenzo, the team had to place star shortstop Jeremy Pena on the injured list earlier this week.

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is progressing toward a return to the diamond. Peña originally landed on the 10-day injured list a few days ago with a small fracture in his left ribs after being hit by a pitch. He stayed in the game last Friday for a couple of innings but was later removed.

Jeremy Peña is eligible to return July 8, but didn't want to put a timetable on when he might come back from a fractured rib.