Jeremy Peña Suffers Fracture and Misses World Baseball Classic
SANTO DOMINGO – Dominican shortstop Jeremy Peña has been diagnosed with a fracture in the ring finger of his right hand, according to the Houston Astros. This injury will sideline him from the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The team has indicated that Peña will be reevaluated in two weeks to determine the progress of his recovery. The estimated time out could vary between four and six weeks, which would prevent him from participating in the international tournament.
This absence is a setback for the Dominican Republic’s national team, which is preparing for the start of the tournament that brings together the main powers of world baseball.
Peña, who was considered a key piece in the Dominican team’s inner circle, will now have to focus on his rehabilitation to be in optimal condition for the Major League season.
Given Peña’s absence, the Dominican team’s coaching staff has already planned a possible replacement who will travel to Miami, the venue for the first round of the tournament.
