Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña has hired agent Scott Boras as his new representation amid a breakout season, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Monday. The switch comes as Peña,

With Alvarez out and Kyle Tucker gone, Peña has emerged as Houston's best hitter. He's slashing .326/.380/.493, all of which would be career highs, and he's on pace to finish with more than 20 homers and 30 steals.

The Houston Astros are in first place in the AL West entering MLB games today, sitting more than 10 games above .500 just a month after holding a 25-24 record. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the front office is looking for ways to strengthen the roster.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - With the trade deadline about five weeks away, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown offered some insight Sunday into the team's current top priority. Brown told the Astros' pregame radio show Sunday that acquiring a left-handed hitter is the "big issue" in the club's current discussions looking ahead to the July 31 deadline.

Astros general manager Dana Brown says he's looking for a left-handed bat as the 2025 trade deadline approaches. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.