What happened: Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña was in attendance at TD Garden on Thursday night. The Rhode Island native returned to New England during his baseball offseason.

Why it matters: Peña, who attended high school in Providence, frequently visits his home state during the winter months. The appearance comes as major league players take time off before winter workouts ramp up.

What to watch: Peña will continue offseason training ahead of report dates for 2027 spring training in February.