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Astros Must Decide Whether to Trade Isaac Paredes
The Houston Astros face a decision on infielder Isaac Paredes this winter after he delivered a strong season.
Paredes hit .262 with 94 RBIs in a career-high 659 plate appearances, but his defense at third base was a concern.
Houston is expected to exercise its $13.35 million club option, which would keep him under contract.
The Astros have several infielders, and injuries last season showed that keeping extra depth can be useful.
But the team needs more consistent outfield production, especially in center field, where its players combined for a .654 OPS.
Trading Paredes could help Houston address its outfield needs, though the team could also keep its infield group together.
The choice will depend in part on the club’s finances and the other options available this winter.
Houston must decide this winter whether to trade Isaac Paredes after a productive season.
Paredes hit .262/.360/.447 in a career-high 659 plate appearances.
He drove in 94 runs, sixth-most in the American League, and posted a 130 wRC+.
His defense at third base was a concern, with -7 Defensive Runs Saved in 138 games.
The Astros could trade him to seek help in the outfield, where the team struggled to find consistent production.
- Who
- The Houston Astros must decide what to do with infielder Isaac Paredes.
- What
- The team is weighing whether to trade him this winter or keep him.
- When
- This winter; the article was published October 18, 2026.
- Where
- Houston.
- Why
- Paredes had strong offensive production, but his defense was a concern and the Astros have outfield needs and financial considerations.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Astros kept five infielders on the roster rather than making a trade.
Jeremy Pena went down with a hamstring issue, and Paredes took over as the everyday third baseman.
Carlos Correa’s season ended because of a severe ankle injury.
The Astros are expected to decide whether to trade Paredes.
- Paredes’ batting line
- .262/.360/.447
- Paredes’ plate appearances
- 659
- Paredes’ RBI
- 94, sixth in the American League
- Paredes’ wRC+
- 130
- Paredes’ defensive record at third
- -7 Defensive Runs Saved in 138 games
- Astros’ center-field production
- .654 OPS across 10 players