{"id":111261,"date":"2025-12-27T21:19:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T02:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=111261"},"modified":"2025-12-27T21:19:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T02:19:39","slug":"the-latest-offseason-update-on-astros-star-infielder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/12\/27\/the-latest-offseason-update-on-astros-star-infielder\/","title":{"rendered":"The Latest Offseason Update on Astros Star Infielder"},"content":{"rendered":"

While pitching<\/a> has dominated the Houston Astros\u2019 offseason focus, the offense has its fair share of questions heading into 2026. Injuries played a role on both sides and reshaped the Astros offense for the foreseeable future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Houston lost Yordan Alvarez<\/a> for three months to a nagging hand fracture before he missed the rest of the season with a sprained ankle. The Astros also lost outfielder<\/a> Jake Meyers<\/a> and infielder Jeremy Pe\u00f1a<\/a> towards the end of the year.<\/p>\n

The Latest Offseason Update on Isaac Paredes<\/h2>\n

Infielder Isaac Paredes<\/a> enjoyed a very successful first half of 2025 after the Astros acquired him in the Kyle Tucker<\/a> trade. Paredes emerged as one of the stars on offense for Houston at third base and had a .259 average and .829 OPS before his severe hamstring injury on July 19.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He was the best hitter on the Astros at that time. Paredes could not return to 100% health due to the severity of his injury, with the hamstring completely torn. It was expected that Paredes would be out for the rest of the season, and the Astros made corresponding moves at the trade deadline. Houston added utility infielder Ramon Urias<\/a>, but more importantly, re-acquired superstar shortstop Carlos Correa<\/a> from the Minnesota Twins in a blockbuster deal<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jul 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) hits a single during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Paredes\u2019 Situation Post Trade Deadline<\/h3>\n

The reason for that was that Correa agreed to move to third base in Paredes\u2019 absence, and he played at a Gold Glove level at that position in Houston after the deadline. Paredes heroically came back<\/a> in late September for the potential postseason push despite not being at 100%, basically playing on one leg. He would only bat as the designated hitter and somehow still provided offensive production.<\/p>\n

The 2025 All-Star\u2019s injury sparked offseason concerns, as reports questioned whether Paredes would be fully healthy for spring training.\u00a0Astros general manager Dana Brown quickly dismissed those concerns<\/a>, stating Paredes is expected to be a full go at spring training, as well as Alvarez.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winter Ball for Paredes<\/h3>\n

Earlier this week, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that Paredes will make his winter ball debut. That update indicates Paredes is healing ahead of time and may already be close to 100%. The recovery trajectory is looking ahead of schedule, and Paredes appears ready to handle an infield role in 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Isaac Paredes is making his winter ball debut tonight, which would seem to indicate a full recovery from his hamstring strain. The Astros expect him to be a \u201cfull go\u201d in spring training. https:\/\/t.co\/C5wb0AZEYm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n