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Jeremy Peña Takes Live At-Bats in Sugar Land as Astros Watch Return

Peña took live at-bats in Sugar Land on Thursday, another encouraging step in his recovery from a fractured fingertip. Peña homered in his return during Houston’s final exhibition game on Tuesday, but Opening Day remained uncertain. Chandler Rome reported the Astros shortstop was back facing live pitching, with Houston continuing to test whether he is ready to rejoin.