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Peña notably changed his representation on Monday and hired Scott Boras amid a career year that has seen him hit .326/.380/.493 with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 47 runs and 15 steals in 78 games. Alexander reports that the deal would exceed $105 million over five years, which feels like a reasonable price to pay for a 27-year-old middle infielder who is continuing to get better. Time will tell if the Astros can get a deal across the finish line, but after choosing not to re-sign Alex Bregman and trading away Kyle Tucker, it makes sense to try and use that extra money to lock up their breakout shortstop.
about 6 hours ago
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HOU • DH
about 17 hours ago
The well-traveled 30-year-old finally produced the game’s first run as he crushed a full-count offering from Ranger Suárez for a 390-foot (103.5 mph EV) solo shot in the eighth inning that proved to be the difference in the ballgame. Hummel also singled in the ballgame, accounting for two of the Astros’ five total hits. With his 2-for-3 night, he’s now hitting .222/.364/.556 with a pair of homers and three RBI in his limited big league action this season.
HOU •
about 17 hours ago
The flame-throwing left-hander struck out Otto Kemp to begin the inning before plunking Edmundo Sosa to put the tying run on base. Not to worry though, as he got Buddy Kennedy to pop out to first base and then punched out J.T. Realmuto to end it. Hader picked up his 20th save of the season for his efforts and he has yet to blow a single save opportunity this season while registering a brilliant 1.78 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and a 55/7 K/BB ratio over 35 1/3 innings.
HOU •
about 17 hours ago
Valdez walked four batters in the ballgame while striking out three. He and Phillies’ left-hander Ranger Suárez traded zeroes through each of the first seven frames, which is why the 31-year-old southpaw came up empty-handed despite his brilliant effort. He got just three whiffs on 92 pitches on the night, registering a CSW of 24 percent. Through 16 starts on the season, Valdez has compiled a terrific 2.88 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and a 102/37 K/BB ratio across 103 innings. He’ll do battle against the Cubs his next time out at home on Sunday.
BAL • SS
about 1 hour ago
Mateo shouldn’t require more than a handful of rehab games before he’s ready to rejoin Baltimore’s bench mix. He’s been out since mid-June after an on-field collision led to inflammation in his surgically-repaired left elbow.
Source: Roch Kubatko
LAA • SS
about 4 hours ago
Neto jammed his shoulder while attempting to steal a base Tuesday, and he’ll begin Wednesday’s contest on the bench. Scott Kingery will handle shortstop and hit ninth. More information about the severity of Neto’s injury should be available shortly.
Source: Erica Weston
LAA • SS
about 16 hours ago
Neto stayed in initially after getting hurt, but he left the game after airmailing a throw afterwards. He’s optimistic he’ll be OK, but he wants tests for reassurance. If Neto needs an IL stint, Kyren Paris could take over as the Angels’ primary shortstop.
Source: Rhett Bollinger
