The Houston Astros announced an update on All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena after he was removed from the lineup.

D ETROIT - Houston Astros left-hander Brandon Walter was shut down after a setback in his attempt to return from an elbow injury, the team announced. Walter was placed on the injured list July 25 due to elbow inflammation. He had resumed throwing but had a recurrence of inflammation, the team said Monday.

Currently, Detroit is first in the AL Central, 8.5 games up on the Cleveland Guardians. The Astros are first in the AL West, one game in front of the Seattle Mariners. The ‘Stros won two of three against the Tigers in Houston back in April.

The star third baseman has been one of the only players keeping the Houston Astors on top of the AL West standings.

Sánchez, the outfielder acquired by the Houston Astros from the Marlins at the trade deadline, went hitless in his first homestand with the club last week. While robbing two home runs in right field in Sunday’s series finale against Baltimore, Sánchez also extended his hitless streak to 21 at-bats.

The best two records among division champs in each league get a first-round bye, while the third has to play in a best-of-three wild-card series.

Houston’s four-year division run could be in danger, with Seattle close on their heels. See the latest AL West odds.

Tayler Scott is back with the Astros for his second big-league stint in Houston this year, giving them a fresh arm for the road trip.

Astros Facing Decision After Josh Hader News on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros have won three straight series, but that hasn't staved off the Seattle Mariners. The latter club is 8-2 in its last 10 games and just 1.5 games behind the Astros for first place in the AL West with six weeks left in the regular season.