Overview

• Jeremy Peña’s switch from Beverly Hills Sports Council to Scott Boras has halted ongoing extension negotiations with the Astros.
• The teams were closing in on a five-year, $100 million deal before talks paused after June 23.
• Astros general manager Dana Brown called Boras right away to express the organization’s commitment to a long-term contract.
• Peña’s breakout 2025 season, featuring a .322 batting average, .378 on-base percentage and .867 OPS, strengthens his leverage.
• With 2½ years of team control left and a Spotrac valuation of $202 million over eight years, expectations for a higher offer have climbed.