As the eagerly anticipated start of the baseball season draws near, the complete roster of the victorious Houston Astros, who clinched the World Series title, has begun to gather in Florida for their Spring Training. With the lofty goal of securing another championship ring to add to their collection, the Astros’ renowned postseason and World Series hero from 2022 has arrived, bringing with him noticeably transformed arms.
Jeremy Pena, who stood as the ALCS and World Series MVP in 2022, reached Spring Training with a significant amount of added muscle mass in his arms.
The now-jacked 25-year-old shortstop, who made his MLB debut in 2022 turned Twitter upside down with the bulk in his arms. And as expected, the transformation led fans to believe in the probable consumption of steroids and juices.
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A jacked Houston Astros shortstop sparks steroid talks
After filling in the shoes of the storied Carlos Correa, Jeremy Pena didn’t disappoint since his Opening Day started with the Astros in 2022. And now, with this transformed and jacked body, Astros’ fans are up for a Pena-served treat in the upcoming season.
Jeremy Peña showed up to Spring Training with triceps the size of the World Series trophy
(via @astros) pic.twitter.com/tDhMcRVXjb
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) February 20, 2023
Talkin Baseball uploaded an image of the jacked shortstop, with a hilarious caption comparing his triceps to the World Series trophy he won in 2022. The caption said, “Jeremy Peña showed up to Spring Training with triceps the size of the World Series trophy”
Immediately, while responding to this tweet, fans brought up their suspicions about Pena consuming steroids. This is how fans reacted:
looks like they upgraded to heavier trash cans in Houston
— YankeesBoomer (@YankeesBoomer) February 20, 2023
Yet his belly sticks out more than his chest.
Definitely a unique build 😂— RJ Jahnke (@rj_jahnke) February 20, 2023
That’s going to get him tested for sure
— Aaron Lindenman (@aaronlindenman) February 20, 2023
Random drug test incoming
— MLB Metrics (@MLBMetrics) February 20, 2023
I mean he wasn’t like that I’m November, not tryna accuse anyone of anything but he’s huge out of nowhere
— Dillion Harper (@dillionharper1) February 20, 2023
Juiced up 💉
— kap (@hopefulmetsfan) February 20, 2023
Holy juiced
— dinger (@DingerHitter270) February 20, 2023
incoming random drug test
— Objectively Correct Opinions (@OCOSports) February 20, 2023
Taking notes from bonds I see
— mookie wilson enthusiast (@markzuckerballs) February 20, 2023
Ready for Spring TRENing
— Drexxxxx #LetsGoKnicks (@Drexism) February 20, 2023
New 💉 circle includes Ramon, Fernando and new addition Jeremy
— Anthony's Hobby Collectibles & More LLC (@ErickUQ1) February 20, 2023
I see A-Rod all over again
— alexIN604 (@stevenwas) February 20, 2023
During the regular season, Pena boasted an impressive stat line, with a slash line of .253/.289/.715, 22 home runs, and 63 runs batted in. He continued to shine in the playoffs, where he demonstrated his abilities as a clutch player, leading the Astros in on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) with a remarkable 1.005, as well as hitting four home runs.
Jeremy Pena’s dream debut
In the first season of his MLB career, Jeremy Pena achieved what so many hope to achieve, but don’t even reach close to. He managed to get his hands on a Golden Glove, the Babe Ruth Award, and most importantly, the ALCS and World Series MVP award.
While talking about it after the season came to an end, the World Series champ said, “It was a great time. Shout out to the baseball writers for the invite and for the award. We had a great time with a great group of guys. Got to hang out with [2022 AL Rookie of the Year] Julio [Rodríguez] a little bit and some of the other guys.”
Do you think Pena will outperform himself in the 2023 season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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