Houston Astros star Jeremy Peña just hit one of the biggest home runs of his life — off the field. In heartwarming news that’s lighting up the MLB world, Peña and his girlfriend, Canadian soccer star Julia Grosso, have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple, known for keeping their relationship relatively private, made the news public with a simple but emotional Instagram post featuring matching baby sneakers and the caption, “Our team is growing.”
The announcement has Astros fans everywhere buzzing, and many around the league are already calling Peña the next MLB “super dad.” But while the moment is joyous, Peña also delivered a bold and cryptic message during a postgame press conference that hints at unfinished business in his baseball journey.
“I’ve got more to give,” Peña said. “This next chapter in my life doesn’t mean slowing down — it means stepping up. Not just for my family, but for the city of Houston. There’s still something big I haven’t done yet, and I know what it is.”
While Peña didn’t clarify what that “something” is, many speculate he’s referring to chasing another World Series title — and possibly carving out a legacy as one of the Astros’ all-time greats. The 2022 World Series MVP has already cemented himself as a clutch postseason performer, but it’s clear he’s far from satisfied.
Peña’s rise in Houston has been meteoric. From taking over shortstop duties after Carlos Correa’s departure to becoming a fan-favorite with his electric defense and timely hits, he has already proven he can handle pressure. Now, with fatherhood on the horizon, he’s embracing a new kind of motivation — one that could fuel a career-best season.
Julia Grosso, a Canadian national team standout and Olympic gold medalist, also shared her excitement, stating, “We’ve always talked about building a big family. We both come from close-knit homes, and this feels like the right time.”
The power couple’s story is inspiring fans across sports, showing how two elite athletes can balance love, career, and now parenthood. Support from the Astros clubhouse has also poured in, with teammates calling Peña a “natural leader” and “the kind of man who’ll be an incredible father.”
As Peña prepares for both sleepless nights with a newborn and high-stakes showdowns on the field, one thing is certain: he’s ready for all of it. And if history is any guide, when Jeremy Peña says he has more to prove, big things tend to follow.
