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Houston Astros Jeremy Peña, right, celebrates with Yainer Diaz after hitting a 2-run home run during an exhibition game at Daikin Park in Houston, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle

Astros' opening-day roster includes Jeremy Peña, Brice Matthews

Peña recovered from a fractured fingertip while Matthews beat out another young prospect to earn a roster spot.

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