Houston Astros' Jeremy Peña Trade Stance and José Altuve Nears Venezuelan Hit Milestone

The Houston Astros have declined all inquiries about trading shortstop Jeremy Peña, despite interest from rival clubs ahead of the trade deadline. Peña has been a key offensive catalyst, posting a .500 batting average last week with five home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.577 OPS, and helping the Astros record a 5‑1 stretch. Overall this season he is batting .316/.370/.502 with a wRC+ of 147 and a WAR of 2.5.

Second baseman José Altuve is closing in on the all‑time hit leaderboard among Venezuelan MLB players. With 2,464 career hits, he sits six shy of Bob Abreu’s 2,470 mark, placing him fourth behind Miguel Cabrera, Omar Vizquel and Luis Aparicio. Extending his contract through 2029, Altuve could surpass the 2,500‑hit threshold and potentially join the exclusive club of Venezuelans with 3,000 hits.