The Houston Astros have done what they were surely dreading as they place their superstar shortstop on the injured list after he missed the last couple of games

Jeremy Peña has a fractured rib and will be placed on the 10-day injured list after getting hit in the ribs by a pitch on Friday.

Houston's shortstop left Friday's game in the sixth inning after Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton hit him with a pitch in the second inning.