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 New York Mets are targeting relief pitcher Griffin Jax from the Minnesota Twins ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline, as their bullpen struggles have led to a significant increase in ERA. With the Mets holding a narrow lead in the NL East and aiming for postseason success, acquiring Jax, who has strong strikeout numbers and team control, is seen as crucial for their playoff aspirations. Want More Context? 🔎
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