The Astros’ infield was a hot topic last winter. It seemed like the club had five players for four spots, leading to speculation that a trade would be necessary.
MLB Trade Rumors reports that the Houston Astros face a pivotal offseason decision regarding infielder Isaac Paredes. After stepping in as the everyday third baseman due to injuries to Jeremy Pena and Carlos Correa, Paredes posted a strong .262/.360/.447 slash line with 94 RBI. Houston holds a $13.35 million club option on Paredes, which the outlet expects to be picked up ahead of potential trade discussions.
MLB Trade Rumors suggests that trading Paredes could be Houston's most viable route to address urgent outfield deficiencies, particularly in center field. With substantial payroll already committed to Christian Walker, Jose Altuve, and Correa, moving Paredes rather than other higher-priced or defense-critical infielders could free up necessary resources while capitalising on his high trade value.
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