Infielder Isaac Paredes currently does not have a permanent position in Houston. Infielder Carlos Correa was re-acquired at the 2025 trade deadline after Paredes landed on the injured list due to a strained right hamstring. Jose Altuve is back where he belongs at second base, and Jeremy Pena is entrenched at short range. First baseman Christian Walker struggled in 2025, but since he’s due another $40 million over the next two years, the Astros will likely allow him to get back into shape.
With Paredes not having a clear path to a starting role, it’s no surprise he would be on the trade block. To this end, The Athletic’s Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal reported that at least five teams, including the Red Sox and Pirates, have involved the Astros in trade talks.
Trading Isaac Paredes could help the Houston Astros fill other roster needs
Paredes had a solid outing for the Astros in 2025. He posted a .254/.352/.458 batting line in his 438 plate appearances, hitting 20 home runs and 15 doubles. That kind of production would suit the Red Sox and Pirates, both of whom have spent the offseason trying to upgrade at the hot corner.
The Red Sox essentially blamed themselves for their leadoff on third down. They reportedly didn’t believe Alex Bregman had received an offer from the Cubs and declined to match. The Red Sox have been paired with third baseman Eugenio Suarez and infielders Bo Bichette, Brendan Donovan and Ketel Marte, although they have come up empty in each attempt.
The same goes for the Pirates. The Pirates have been actively working to improve their lineup, acquiring second baseman Brandon Lowe and outfielders Nick Mangum and Jhostynxon Garcia, while signing first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn to a two-year, $29 million contract. However, third base is still a potential black hole in the lineup, as projected starter Jared Triolo posted an 86 OPS+ (the Major League average is 100) in his 376 plate appearances in 2025.
Paredes can also help the Astros fill their own hole in the lineup. The Astros are reportedly looking for a left-handed outfielder. As Rosenthal and Rome noted, the Red Sox may be willing to move outfielder Jarren Duran, though the Astros reportedly prefer Wilyer Abreu. If the Astros trade Paredes, they might find the answer they’ve been looking for in the outfield.
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