The Houston Astros are tapping into their infield redundancy while Jeremy Peña recovers from injury. Rather than slotting in a makeshift replacement, the team’s All-Star infielder demonstrates his vital role in keeping the roster competitive.

The Houston Astros swept the Texas Rangers in three games, clinching a 5-2 victory on Wednesday night. Jose Altuve’s two-run homer and Jeremy Peña’s solid offensive run led Houston to the top of the AL West.