The Houston Astros placed star shortstop Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list due to a small fracture in his left ribs, sustained after being hit by a pitch. Peña, who is having a breakout season with a .322 batting average and strong overall performance, will be replaced by Mauricio Dubón while the team considers other options like prospect Brice Matthews for a longer absence.
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The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, sending two top pitching prospects, Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi, in return. This trade is likely to influence the upcoming MLB trade deadline by setting a price benchmark for other teams, especially with potential sellers like the Twins and Red Sox evaluating their assets. Want More Context? 🔎
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