Pena injured his left shoulder attempting a headfirst slide into first base on an infield hit. Pena was getting a rare spot start in place of Devin Mesoraco. He was replaced by Kris Negron as a pinch-runner.

Pena will start at catcher Sunday afternoon against the Cardinals. Pena will make his first start of 2015, as Devin Mesoraco had handled catching duties for the Reds' first five games. He was a big part of an injury-laden Cincinnati lineup in 2014, slashing .253/.291/.353 with five homers in 372 plate appearances. With Joey Votto back at first base, Pena expects to see a significantly decreased workload, so he'll have to make the most of his opportunities.

Pena is in the lineup for Monday's spring training game against the Padres in place of the injured Devin Mesoraco. Mesoraco's hamstring injury doesn't appear to be serious, but Mesoraco did have two stints on the DL last year, so Pena might get a little more playing time than initially expected.

Pena is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. Jack Hannahan will take over first base duties in place of Pena, who will not start for the fourth consecutive game. He appeared Tuesday as a pinch hitter, getting a double in his lone at bat, but has been struggling of late with just two hits in his last 16 at bats.

Pena is out of the lineup Saturday against the Cardianls, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports. Pena will yield the start at first base to Todd Frazier on Saturday, who will move over to first while Kristopher Negron gets the start at third base. Pena is just 1-for-15 over his last five games, but will be able to use Saturday to clear his head.

Pena is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. This will be the third time in the last four games that Pena will not start, but it appears manager Bryan Price is just trying to give his regular starters some rest. Jack Hannahan will make the start at first in his place.

Pena is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer Pena started five of the last six games for the Reds, but manager Bryan Price decided it was time for a day off. Todd Frazier will man first base for the Reds on Sunday.

Pena (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Brewers, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. Pena will rejoin the lineup behind the plate Friday after being scratched Thursday due to an illness. He will now give Devin Mesoraco the day he had scheduled off Thursday.

Pena was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to illness, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The illness will prevent Pena from handling his normal duties as Johnny Cueto's personal catcher, but he's likely no worse than day-to-day. Devin Mesoraco will step in behind the plate and bat cleanup in his absence.

Pena is out of the lineup Thursday against the Orioles, MLB.com reports. With Pena on the bench for a second straight day and Devin Mesoraco serving as the DH, Tucker Barnhart will be tasked with catching duties in the finale against Baltimore. Pena is just 3-for-31 in his last 10 games, but he should continue to see starts semi-regular time between first base and catcher, and he has another year remaining on his contract.