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Isaac Paredes 2026 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Proven Power Threat in Houston
Isaac Paredes was putting together a solid season at his new home in Houston in 2025, but suffered a hamstring strain that sidelined him for two months. In the 102 games that he did play, he slashed .254/.352/.458 with 20 home runs, 53 RBI, and 53 runs. Over a 162-game pace, that translates to 31 home runs with 84 runs and RBI. That type of power output was exactly the hope when he signed with the Astros, as Houston's Daikin Park has one of the shallowest left field walls in the league. That setup is perfect for Paredes, who is one of the most prolific hitters in baseball when it comes to pulling the ball in the air. His 38.5% pull air rate led all hitters, with only Cal Raleigh coming close to matching him. The strange part is that after having an ADP of 184 last season, he's being drafted 189th overall on average for 2026, making him the 13th third baseman off the board. The 26-year-old proved in 2025 that he has 30-homer power on the Astros, yet he's being drafted as if last season never happened. This makes him one of the best values at the position if you wait to fill it, and he has the potential to outperform many of the third basemen being drafted several rounds earlier.
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