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Peña's Neck Soreness Sidelines Rehab Start

14 May

Summary

Jeremy Peña's neck soreness delayed his rehab game.
He sustained the injury in a collision Tuesday night.
Other Astros like Jake Meyers and Josh Hader are also rehabbing.

Peña's Neck Soreness Sidelines Rehab Start

Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña's rehabilitation was paused on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, due to persistent neck soreness. The discomfort originated from a collision that occurred Tuesday night while Peña was playing for Double-A Corpus Christi. This incident adds to his ongoing recovery from a month-long hamstring strain that placed him on the injured list.

Peña had just begun his rehab assignment on Tuesday, participating in a game where he was also hit by a pitch. Manager Joe Espada expressed hope for Peña's return to the lineup on Thursday, May 15, 2026. Meanwhile, fellow Astros players Jake Meyers and closer Josh Hader are also undergoing rehab for their respective injuries, with Hader pitching an inning on Tuesday.

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