Overview

• Peña announced hiring Scott Boras on June 23, securing one of MLB’s most influential agents during a career-best season.
• After moving to the leadoff spot on April 27, he ranks second in Baseball Reference WAR and tied for third in FanGraphs WAR while batting .326 with an .874 OPS.
• Jose Altuve publicly urged the Astros in April to explore a contract extension for Peña, highlighting his growing importance to the lineup.
• Peña remains under club control through 2027 and will not reach free agency until after that season, creating a pivotal timeline for negotiations.
• Astros management must now decide whether to offer an early long-term extension or wait until Peña becomes a free agent to begin talks.