Isaac Paredes Making Spring Debut on Saturday
Houston Astros infielder Isaac Paredes (hamstring) is making his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, serving as the designated hitter and batting second, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Paredes has been a trade candidate going into the 2026 season, since the Astros have Carlos Correa locked in as the starter at third and Jose Altuve returning to second base on a more full-time basis. The 27-year-old remains in Houston, though, perhaps because teams are wary about his durability after he missed two months in 2025 with a hamstring tear. Paredes has recovered from the hamstring injury, but his fantasy value remains in limbo with questions about his playing time. Second base may ultimately be his best path to at-bats if he stays with the Astros, but even then, he wouldn't profile as an everyday player. A trade out of town before Opening Day is still Paredes' best path to fantasy value in 2026.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
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