US EditionAstros Hit With Worst Claim as Jeremy Peña Accused of Mistreating Ex-Agent in Scott Boras Switch
- Jeremy Peña, the Houston Astros' shortstop, paused his $100 million contract extension talks after switching agents to Scott Boras in 2025.
- The Astros and Peña had been in serious negotiations for a five-year deal exceeding $105 million before Peña hired Boras, causing talks to stall.
- Peña is having an All-Star-caliber season, batting.326 with 11 home runs, 40 RBIs, and a 4.5 WAR, ranking just behind Aaron Judge in 2025.
- Peña is controlled by the Astros through 2027 but can become a free agent afterward; Boras' involvement signals a push to maximize Peña’s market value.
- The contract pause suggests intensified future negotiations, with the Astros aiming to avoid the competitive balance tax while fans hope both sides reach a favorable agreement.
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Astros Hit With Worst Claim as Jeremy Peña Accused of Mistreating Ex-Agent in Scott Boras Switch
“I don’t know where we’d be without him, honestly.” That’s what Houston Astros’ Mauricio Dubón had to say about Jeremy Peña, the World Series MVP. With the team charging ahead in the AL West, Peña isn’t just keeping up, he’s leading the charge with an All-Star caliber season. But just as everything seemed to be clicking, a curveball hit Houston off the field. Peña switched agents. And not just to anyone, he joined forces with Scott Boras, the sa…
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MLB News: $100M Extension Put On Hold As Astros Player Changes Agents
Jeremy Pena is having a sensational 2025 season, batting .326 with an .877 OPS (145 OPS+) with 11 homers, 40 RBIs and 15 stolen bases. It all seemed to be heading towards a huge new five-year contract extension for him with the Houston Astros, north of the $100 million mark. "Serious long-term talks" had been ongoing for some time, per insider Jon Heyman, and the two sides were getting close as they were deep in conversation. But alas, Pena has …
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