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Isaac Paredes Pulled Early on Friday With Leg Tightness
Houston Astros infielder Isaac Paredes (legs) had his legs tighten up on him on Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals at Daikin Park, which is why he didn't hit in the eighth inning, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Paredes came on as a pinch-hitter in the eventual 9-4 loss and went 0-for-2 at the plate with a strikeout before leaving. He was replaced at the hot corner by Shay Whitcomb. It doesn't sound like a very serious injury, but the Astros could give him a day off on Saturday in Houston for Game 2 of the series against St. Louis. The 27-year-old two-time All-Star has been seeing extra playing time at third base with shortstop Jeremy Pena on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring strain. Paredes hit 20 home runs and drove in 53 runs in just 102 games last year in his first season with Houston, but so far in 2026, he's still searching for his first home run while going 11-for-53 (.208) with six RBI and six runs scored in 64 plate appearances. Nick Allen would likely see a much bigger role on Houston's infield if Paredes goes on the IL.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
