Astros' Jose Altuve still expected to move to left even after Alex Bregman's exit
Jose Altuve is expected to play mostly in left field this season even though the Astros didn't acquire a clear replacement at second base.8 HOURS AGO
ISAAC PAREDES
Could hit second Paredes hit second and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact After the game manager Joe Espada indicated that the Astros could open the season with Paredes hitting second in the order, in between Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez. The appeal for the team is Paredes' walk rate, which is 11 percent for his career. If that position becomes permanent, Paredes would be in a good position to top his career high of 71 runs scored in a season.
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Houston Astros Offseason Trade Acquisition Is Starting Strong During Spring Training The Houston Astros seem to have received some strong return players in the Kyle Tucker trade, including Isaac Paredes who has performed well...
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A Chicago Cubs-Alex Bregman pairing makes a lot of sense. As spring arrives, the possibility looms
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Alex Bregman's door to re-sign with Astros is 'cracked' open, general manager says
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Hoyer says Cubs are focused on improving bullpen and bench
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A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs settled the largest of the 17 salary arbitration cases in which proposed fi...JANUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Settles with Houston Paredes agreed to a one-year, $6.625 million contract with the Astros on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Paredes slashed just .223/.325/.307 over 212 plate appearances after being dealt to the Cubs at last year's trade deadline. Despite his poor end to the season, he'll receive a $3.225 million raise from the Astros, who are expected to use the 25-year-old regularly at third base.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Pitcher Luis Garcia agrees to $1,875,000 deal with Astros as he returns from Tommy John surgery
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Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled
The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in HoustonDECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
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Kyle Tucker says he is open to long-term deal with Cubs after trade from Astros
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The best-projected players to change teams, so far Juan Soto will wear a new uniform in 2025. So will Kyle Tucker. Garrett Crochet, too. Within the past week, three of MLB’s best -- let alone...
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • MLB.COM
Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros
The Chicago Cubs have acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball’s best hittersDECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Headed to Houston The Astros acquired Paredes, Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith from the Cubs on Friday in exchange for Kyle Tucker, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Astros reportedly tried to trade for Paredes at the deadline before he went to the Cubs, but they've now got their man after his pit stop in Chicago. Paredes slashed a pedestrian .238/.346/.393 with 19 home runs in 2024 between the Rays and Cubs, but his pull-heavy swing is perfect for his new home park, giving him a good chance to bounce back in the power department in 2025.
DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Hendricks sharp in what may have been Cubs' finale, 3-0 win over Reds
Kyle Hendricks waved to appreciative fans after what may have been his final start for the Cubs, and Chicago beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 as Isaac Paredes and Pete Crow-Armstrong h...SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resting Saturday Paredes isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
Impact Paredes will catch a breather Saturday after going 6-for-16 with an RBI and two runs scored across his last four games. As a result, Patrick Wisdom will pick up a start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Saturday Paredes isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
Impact Paredes will catch a breather Saturday after going 6-for-16 with an RBI and two runs scored across his last four games. Patrick Wisdom will pick up a start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Paredes leads Cubs against the Reds after 4-hit game
The Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds after Isaac Paredes' four-hit game on WednesdaySEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects four hits, stolen base Paredes went 4-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies. He also stole a base.
Impact Paredes collected his first four-hit game of the season along with his first stolen base. The 25-year-old isn't known for his speed, as he now has just two career MLB steals, but he is also only one long ball shy of reaching the 20-homer plateau for the third straight year. Heading into 2025, Paredes should continue to derive much of his fantasy value from his ability to hit with power.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Castellanos homers as the Phillies beat the Cubs 9-6 and clinch first-round bye in playoffs
Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner and Kody Clemens homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 9-6 and clinched a first-round bye in the playoffsSEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doubles, scores in loss Paredes went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Phillies.
Impact Paredes snapped an 0-for-13 slump that stretched across his last five games with the two hits on Monday. The 25-year-old has shown flashes of promise since joining the Cubs via trade in late July, but his performance overall has been disappointing. In 47 games with Chicago, Paredes is batting just .216 with a .634 OPS. He had a .792 OPS in 101 games with Tampa Bay before the trade.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Sunday Paredes (wrist) will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Impact Paredes missed out on starts in the last two games due to a left wrist contusion, but he'll be good to go for the series finale. The third baseman carries a .281/.371/.298 slash line for the month heading into Sunday's contest.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched with bruised wrist Paredes was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Nationals due to a left wrist contusion, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Impact Paredes was hit in the left hand/wrist during Thursday's contest and also sat down Friday, though this is the first time the Cubs have specified his absence as injury-related. He'll take another day to recover, meanwhile Luis Vazquez will enter the lineup to start at third base and bat ninth.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Friday Paredes is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.
Impact Paredes was spiked on the left hand in the third inning of Thursday's win over the Nationals. He stayed in and finished the game, but it's possible he's feeling the after effects and that's why he's absent from Friday's lineup. Patrick Wisdom is filling in at third base for the Cubs.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
