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Astros News: Isaac Paredes option, free agency begins, Gold Glove results

The Houston Astros new GM, Randy Flores, will hit the ground running. He'll be tasked with digging through a laundry list of free agents, and deciding what to do with Isaac Paredes.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 2:19 PM
Astros News: Isaac Paredes option, free agency begins, Gold Glove results
Key Things to Know
  • The Astros face an option deadline on Isaac Paredes alongside the start of MLB free agency.
  • Houston holds a $13.35 million club option for Paredes, who remains under team control regardless.
  • First baseman Christian Walker won his fourth career Rawlings Gold Glove Award and his first with Houston.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Houston Astros face key offseason decisions as Major League Baseball free agency officially opens. Houston must decide whether to exercise a $13.35 million club option on Isaac Paredes or proceed to arbitration, where he is projected to earn roughly $15 million. Meanwhile, Bryan Abreu, Steven Okert, and Daulton Varsho are entering free agency, while Tatsuya Imai opted to stay with the club.

In award news, Astros first baseman Christian Walker won his fourth career Rawlings Gold Glove Award, his first with Houston. Astros outfielder Cam Smith missed out on the right field honor, which was awarded to Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu.

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