Luis Peña, the Milwaukee Brewers’ No. 2-ranked prospect, has been cleared to resume baseball activities following a health scare and more than three weeks away from the game, the team said on May 15.
Peña was hospitalized after he passed out in the dugout during High-A Wisconsin’s game in Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 22. According to the Brewers, they believe dehydration was the cause but conducted extensive medical testing—including cardiac and neurological exams—to rule out more serious issues.
The organization confirmed that with his symptoms resolved and tests complete, Peña received clearance earlier this week to begin working out at the team’s complex in Arizona. He has already started a progression that could see him return for his first Rookie-level Arizona Complex League game as early as next weekend.
As part of standard procedure, Milwaukee placed Peña on Wisconsin’s seven-day injured list. This move will allow him to start a Minor League rehab assignment with the ACL Brewers once he is ready for games.
Peña has played much of his professional career alongside fellow international signee Jesús Made—who recently moved up to No. 1 on MLB Pipeline’s overall Top 100—but remains highly regarded as a five-tool prospect himself. Before his recent absence, Peña was hitting .372/.462/.512 over his first twelve games of 2026 at High-A for the Timber Rattlers; his last appearance ended when he left by ambulance after eight innings.
