Houston’s Jeremy Peña sat out a second straight game due to illness as the Astros were shut out 7-0 by Baltimore. Peña, who has been the Astros’ top hitter this season, is batting .318 with 13 homers and 45 RBIs across 93 games, a fantasy anchor when in the lineup.

Mauricio Dubón started at short in Peña’s absence, providing a versatile option as Houston navigates the illness. Peña is reported to be feeling better and at the ballpark, set to begin light baseball activities to sweat the illness away. The quick health update keeps fantasy managers wary but hopeful that Peña returns soon.

For fantasy rosters, Peña’s health status is the key variable over the next few days. If Peña returns promptly, he should resume his premium role near the top of the order. If not, Dubón could inherit more steady at bats with shortstop eligibility, potentially shifting daily lineups in Houston’s favor until Peña is back in form.

Baltimore rode the shutout to a win, illustrating the daily volatility around illness in a pennant race. Fantasy players should monitor Peña’s timeline and Dubón’s role, adjusting expectations accordingly as Houston balances health and production.