Astros manager Joe Espada said placing All-Star closer Josh Hader on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder strain Tuesday was a “punch in the gut,” though the club still doesn’t know the severity of the injury or how long he will be sidelined.

Peña was 13-for-45 with five extra-base hits in his first 11 games since returning Aug. 1 from a fractured rib. Mauricio Dubón drew the start at shortstop Friday and Jose Altuve moved up to the leadoff spot for the Astros in Peña’s stead.

Urías and the Astros fell 7-0 to the Orioles, from whom Houston acquired the 31-year-old middle infielder 16 days ago.

The Houston Astros announced an update on All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena after he was removed from the lineup.

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Orioles pitcher Brandon Young’s quest for MLB history ended with Ramón Urías’ infield single. But there’s a debate about whether it was a hit.

The Houston Astros are clinging to a lead in the American League West, but calling up the right prospects could them win the division.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada insisted on immediately flushing a 13-run loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday in the middle game of a three-game series between postseason contenders.