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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: In lineup again Friday

  Rotowire Mar 27, 2026

  Paredes will bat third and DH in Friday's game against the Angels. Paredes started at third base on Opening Day due to the absence of Jeremy Pena (finger), and even with Pena back in action, Paredes remains in the lineup. Houston will move Yordan Alvarez to left field to avoid a same-handed matchup between Joey Loperfido and Halos starter Yusei Kikuchi. While Paredes may not have an everyday role, he could force his way into the lineup if his bat gets hot.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Handling third base Opening Day

  Rotowire Mar 26, 2026

  Paredes will start at third base and bat third in Thursday's opener versus the Angels. Jeremy Pena (finger) is on the active roster but not quite ready to play yet, so Paredes will occupy the hot corner while Carlos Correa slides over to shortstop. When the Astros' roster is fully healthy, it's going to be more difficult for Paredes to find a regular spot in the lineup.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Would start at 3B if Pena is out

  Rotowire Mar 6, 2026

  Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday on Foul Territory that, if Jeremy Pena (finger) isn't ready for Opening Day, Carlos Correa (neck) would shift to shortstop and Paredes would start at third base. Pena has been diagnosed with a fracture in the tip of his right ring finger and will be reevaluated in two weeks before it's known whether he has a chance to be ready for the opener. Paredes doesn't have a clear path to a starting job when the Astros' crowded infield is healthy, but Pena's injury could open the door to everyday playing time for Paredes, at least on a temporary basis.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Homers in spring debut

  Rotowire Mar 1, 2026

  Paredes went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Pirates. Paredes started his spring with a bang, launching a homer off Pittsburgh's Bubba Chandler in the fifth inning. There are no doubts about Paredes' power potential -- he's hit 90 home runs over the last four seasons. However, there is a lingering question about where exactly he'll fit in Houston's lineup. Paredes served as the DH on Saturday, a spot expected to be occupied by Yordan Alvarez in the regular season. While his name has swirled in trade rumors for much of the winter, it's starting to appear more likely than not that Paredes will remain in Houston for now, in some kind of utility role.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Seeing time at second base

  Rotowire Feb 16, 2026

  Paredes was spotted playing second base during infield drills Monday and is expected to get reps at different positions throughout spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Paredes missed two months last season with a hamstring tear, leading to the Astros' re-acquisition of Carlos Correa. With Correa expected to man third base in 2026, Paredes enters spring training as the odd man out in a crowded Houston infield. While a trade remains possible and would probably be the best outcome for Paredes from a fantasy perspective, the Astros appear to be testing him out as a utility option. Second base could ultimately be Paredes' best path towards playing time, as manager Joe Espada has indicated he wants to give Jose Altuve some more rest this season. Paredes appeared in 102 games last year, posting an .810 OPS with 20 home runs and 53 RBI.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Avoids arbitration with Astros

  Rotowire Feb 3, 2026

  The Astros and Paredes avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $9.35 million contract Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. The deal includes a club option for 2027. The deal is the midpoint of the figures that were exchanged last month. Paredes will have one more year of arbitration eligibility next offseason before reaching free agency the following winter. There's currently not a clear opening in Houston's everyday lineup for Paredes, who hit .254/.352/.458 with 20 home runs in 2025, but he remains a candidate to be traded.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: To be 'full-go' for spring training

  Rotowire Dec 8, 2025

  Astros general manager Dana Brown said Monday that Paredes (hamstring) will be "full-go" at the start of spring training, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Brown said during last month's general managers' meetings that Paredes wasn't fully recovered from his right hamstring tear and that the infielder likely wouldn't be 100 percent by spring training. Now, however, Brown seems confident that Paredes will not have any limitations when camp opens. Paredes should have an everyday role for Houston in 2026 -- assuming he's not traded -- though it's not yet clear what position he will play.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Still not over hamstring tear

  Rotowire Nov 17, 2025

  Astros general manager Dana Brown said during last week's general managers' meetings that Paredes was about 65 percent recovered from his right hamstring injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Brown added that he's hopeful Paredes will be 80-to-90 percent recovered by spring training and potentially be ready to go by Opening Day. Paredes missed two months due to a right hamstring tear suffered in mid-July before making a late-season return, though he was limited to designated hitter duty and severely compromised as a baserunner. The 26-year-old will continue to rehab the injury and it sounds like he'll be slow-played at the start of spring training.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Reaches 20-homer mark

  Rotowire Sep 21, 2025

  Paredes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Mariners. Paredes missed two months due to a right hamstring tear suffered in mid-July against the Mariners. He's gone 2-for-11 with a walk and six strikeouts over three games since his return to the lineup, though he is being eased back in as the designated hitter. For the season, Paredes is up to 20 homers while adding 51 RBI, 52 runs scored, 15 doubles, one triple and a .257/.356/.470 slash line over 97 contests. He has now reached the 20-homer mark in three of the last four seasons.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Could return this weekend

  Rotowire Sep 17, 2025

  Manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Paredes (hamstring) is recovering well and will be re-evaluated in the next day or two to determine whether he'll be able to come off the injured list this weekend versus the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. The third baseman has been on the shelf nearly two months due to a hamstring strain but appears to be closing in on his return from the injured list. Paredes could be eased back into things as the designated hitter, with Espada indicating that the 26-year-old will be asked to run less than full speed on the basepaths.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Chance to return next weekend

  Rotowire Sep 14, 2025

  Astros general manager Dana Brown said that Paredes (hamstring) could be activated from the 60-day injured list during next weekend's series versus the Mariners, though Brown conceded that Paredes' return by that time "could be a long shot," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Paredes has been on the shelf since July 20 due to a significant right hamstring strain, but because he's elected to forgo surgery, he still has a chance at making it back on the field before the end of the regular season. The 26-year-old has been steadily ramping up at the Astros' facility in Florida in recent weeks, taking part in hitting, running and defensive progressions and most notably facing hitters in live batting practice Saturday. Under normal circumstances, Paredes would likely require an extended rehab assignment prior to being activated, but with the Astros in tight battles in both the AL West and wild-card race, he could bypass a minor-league stint and instead get built up through live at-bats prior to his reinstatement. Brown noted that because Paredes is further behind with his running and defensive work than his hitting at this stage of his rehab program, Paredes would be used as a designated hitter upon his return from the IL.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Fields grounders, runs in outfield

  Rotowire Sep 3, 2025

  Paredes (hamstring) fielded grounders and did some running in the outfield at Daikin Park on Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Astros manager Joe Espada said that Paredes had follow-up MRI on his right hamstring strain Tuesday, and while Espada didn't reveal those results, Paredes' workout suggests he got good news from the imaging. Paredes suffered a torn right hamstring shortly after the All-Star break but opted to forgo surgery and will attempt to return before the end of the regular season.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Getting second opinion on hamstring

  Rotowire Jul 27, 2025

  Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Paredes' right hamstring strain is "a little bit more severe" than originally projected, and the third baseman is set to receive a second opinion within the next week, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Paredes was placed on the injured list exactly one week ago, but other than manager Joe Espada labeling the hamstring strain as "pretty significant," the team hadn't elaborated further on the severity of the injury. Once Paredes gets a second opinion, a clearer timeline for his return could emerge, but the Astros are seemingly bracing for the 26-year-old to be sidelined well into August, if not September. Mauricio Dubon has taken over as Houston's primary option at the hot corner since Paredes landed on the IL.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Lands on injured list

  Rotowire Jul 20, 2025

  The Astros placed Paredes on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right hamstring strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Paredes departed Saturday's game in Seattle due to the injury and headed back to Houston on Sunday to undergo an MRI, the results of which have yet to be disclosed. The 26-year-old will be eligible to be reinstated July 30, but a longer absence could be in store given that manager Joe Espada said that the injury "doesn't look very good," per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Dealing with hamstring issue

  Rotowire Jul 19, 2025

  Paredes was pulled from Saturday's game versus Seattle due to right hamstring discomfort, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Paredes pulled up before reaching first base on a single to deep left field in the third inning. He was immediately lifted for a pinch runner but was able to leave the field under his own power, albeit gingerly. Paredes missed three games in mid-June due to a hamstring issue. though it's worth noting that in that instance the injury was to his left hamstring. Imaging should help determine how severe Paredes' injury is this time around, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's held out of the lineup Sunday.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Pulled with apparent leg injury

  Rotowire Jul 19, 2025

  Paredes was removed in the third inning of Saturday's game against Seattle due to an apparent leg injury, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports. Paredes smacked a ball to deep left field but pulled up before reaching first base and had to settle for a single. He was immediately checked on by a trainer and subsequently departed from the contest, as Zack Short replaced him as a runner. If Paredes needs to miss time, Short and Mauricio Dubon are candidates to step in at third base.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Two hits atop order Sunday

  Rotowire Jul 13, 2025

  Paredes went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Rangers. Since Jeremy Pena (rib) landed on the injured list in late June, Paredes has stepped in as Houston's leadoff man. He's served as the Astros' table setter for each of the last 14 games, batting .293 with three home runs, nine runs and four RBI during that stretch. Paredes was recently named to his second straight All-Star team, but the Astros announced Sunday that the 26-year-old won't participate in the Midsummer Classic while he tends to a family matter, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Manager Joe Espada said he expects Paredes to rejoin the team in advance of its first game of the second half Friday in Seattle.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Goes yard in huge win

  Rotowire Jul 5, 2025

  Paredes went 1-for-5 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Friday's 18-1 win over the Dodgers. He took Ben Casparius' first pitch of the game over the fence in left field. Paredes has gone 10-for-31 (.323) with two homers, three RBI and five runs scored over his last seven games. The infielder has looked good out of the leadoff spot since Jeremy Pena (ribs) landed on the injured list. Paredes has a .255/.357/.468 slash line with 18 homers, 48 RBI, 46 runs scored, no stolen bases, 11 doubles and one triple through 84 contests. His steady plate discipline makes him a viable leadoff hitter, though he shouldn't be expected to show any speed while atop the lineup.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Another multi-hit game

  Rotowire Jul 3, 2025

  Paredes went 2-for-5 with an RBI double and a run scored in Thursday's 7-6 loss to Colorado. Paredes gave the Astros a one-run lead in the second inning after his double to center field brought Cooper Hummel home. Paredes has four multi-hit games over his last six starts and has gone 9-for-26 (.346) with one home run and two RBI over that span.

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• Astros' Isaac Paredes: Sitting Sunday

  Rotowire Jun 22, 2025

  Paredes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. The 26-year-old started the past six contests after missing a couple games due to a hamstring strain, and manager Joe Espada said that Paredes is sitting Sunday since the team is taking a cautious approach with him coming off the injury, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Luis Guillorme will fill in at the hot corner and bat ninth in the series finale.

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