Isaac Paredes

The trade talks surrounding Isaac Paredes have reportedly intensified recently.

Fantasy Impact

Paredes has been linked to several teams, including the Red Sox and Pirates. It is unclear where he would play in Houston with Christian Walker and Carlos Correa at the corners. He could be moved soon with spring training around the corner.

Paredes posted a .254/.352/.458 slash line with 20 home runs in 2025. He agreed to a one-year, $9.35 million contract with Houston on Tuesday, settling his arbitration case.

Fantasy Impact

The agreement represents the midpoint between the salary figures the two sides exchanged last month. Paredes will have one additional year of arbitration eligibility remaining next offseason before becoming eligible for free agency the following winter.

Astros manager Joe Espada said Isaac Paredes will get some reps at second base during spring training.

Fantasy Impact

Estrada also said that Jose Altuve will return to being the primary second baseman for Houston. Espada figures to move around the infield with Christian Walker at first base and Carlos Correa at third base. This news could offer him more position flexibility for fantasy managers.

The Red Sox have reportedly "expressed interest” in trading for 3B Isaac Paredes.

Fantasy Impact

Paredes is expected to be fully healthy by Opening Day as he works his way back from a hamstring injury suffered last season. If Boston can't re-sign Alex Bregman, they could elect to trade for Paredes.

Astros GM Dana Brown told reporters at the Winter Meetings that Isaac Paredes will be ready for Opening Day.

Fantasy Impact

Paredes had been hopeful to to be at 80-90 percent health by spring training. He is continuing to work his way back from a high-grade hamstring strain that he suffered back in mid-July.