Once Jeremy Peña was nominated as a Silver Slugger finalist this season, it seemed that a clear message was sent to the Houston Astros' front office. Even if he didn't win the award, Peña's 2025 season established him as one of the best offensive shortstops in the American League, and the price of his next contract is only going up. Peña, indeed, didn't take home the award as that honor went to Bobby Witt Jr., but the message remains loud and clear.
While the Astros are living with the fear of how Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve, and Yordan Álvarez will age, Peña's 2025 season was an indicator that he could be at the center of the next contending core for Houston's roster.