Pena (knee) isn't starting Friday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Pena was removed from Thursday's game against the Twins due to right knee discomfort, and he was expected to be out of the lineup for Friday's series opener in Washington. It's not yet clear whether the 24-year-old will require a stint on the injured list, but Aledmys Diaz will start at shortstop and bat seventh Friday.

Pena (knee) isn't likely to play Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pena exited Thursday's game due to discomfort in his right knee. It's not clear whether the injury will force a stint on the injured list, though he is likely to miss the team's series opener against the Nationals on Friday. Aledmys Diaz (undisclosed) is also battling an undisclosed injury, leaving Niko Goodrum as the likeliest candidate to start at shortstop.

Pena exited Thursday's game against the Twins due to right knee discomfort, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pena suffered his injury in the top of the fourth inning and was replaced defensively in the bottom half of the frame. He's considered day-to-day for now but will presumably undergo further testing to determine his status for Friday's series opener in Washington. If Pena is forced to miss time, Aledmys Diaz (undisclosed) and Niko Goodrum should see increased playing time at shortstop.

Pena was removed from Thursday's game against the Twins in the bottom of the fourth inning with an apparent injury, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pena was effective early in Thursday's matchup, as he went 3-for-3 with a double and a run. However, he was examined by trainers after singling in the top of the fourth inning. Although the 24-year-old initially remained in the game, Aledmys Diaz (undisclosed) took his place at shortstop in the bottom half of the inning. The nature and severity of Pena's injury aren't yet clear.

Pena went 1-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Pena delivered an RBI in each of his first two plate appearances, the latter coming on a single. He also walked to lead off the sixth inning before coming around to score. Though Pena has dropped in the order since a brief stint as the team's leadoff hitter, he is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak during which he's collected seven RBI and four runs scored while also tallying a stolen base. Across 110 plate appearances on the campaign, he is hitting .245/.318/.490.

Pena is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Unless he's used off the bench as a pinch-hitter, Pena will put his five-game hitting streak on hold while he sits for the second time in five games. Aledmys Diaz will spell Pena at shortstop.

Pena went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 3-2 win Thursday over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Pena homered off Tarik Skubal to lead off the fifth inning and give Houston a 2-0 lead. After a rough 11-game stretch where he went 4-for-40 with 15 strikeouts, the rookie is 4-for-10 with two homers and five RBI. 10 of his 20 hits have gone for extra bases and the 24-year-old has posted a .500 SLG despite only batting .233.

Pena isn't starting Wednesday against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pena went 3-for-7 with a homer, four RBI and a steal over the last two games, and he'll get his first day off since April 17. Aledmys Diaz will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

Pena went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-0 win against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Pena singled and stole second in the third inning and brought home two runs with another single in the sixth. The theft is the 24-year-old's first surprisingly enough, as his sprint speed of 29.2 feet per second ranks 13th in MLB and he had five swipes in 30 games at the Triple-A level.

Pena went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in a 3-0 victory versus the Mariners on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The Astros were leading by one run in the sixth inning before Pena provided some cushion with a two-run, 422-foot shot to left field. The hit was just his second in his past four contests, though both knocks have left the yard. Pena is hitting only .215 on the season, but he has collected five homers, 12 RBI and 14 runs.