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

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

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Receive Good News About Jeremy Pena Despite Injury Scare. As the Houston Astros continue with a big series against the Boston Red Sox, they can breathe a sigh of relief about one of their key players.