WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña’s participation in the World Baseball Classic remains uncertain after he was referred to a hand specialist Thursday for evaluation of a right ring finger injury.
Astros manager Joe Espada informed media at the team’s spring training facility that Peña sustained damage to the nail region of his finger while fielding a sharply hit ground ball during Wednesday’s exhibition match for the Dominican Republic national squad. Team officials removed Peña from the game following the incident.
The Dominican Republic is scheduled to face Nicaragua on Friday in Miami for their opening World Baseball Classic matchup.
The 28-year-old infielder is coming off his most productive major league campaign in 2025, earning his inaugural All-Star selection while posting a .304 batting average, .840 OPS, and swiping 20 bases.
