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Astros' Pena Cleared for Opening Day; Hader Injured

3/26/2026

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  • Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena will be on the Opening Day roster after recovering from a fractured fingertip suffered in an exhibition on March 4.
  • Pena played against Triple-A Sugar Land and homered in four at-bats.
  • The Astros are optimistic about his readiness for the game against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.
  • Closer Josh Hader has been placed on the injured list due to biceps inflammation.