PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have looked at a trade target that would fill a role on their team, but a recent decision likely rules them out of that potential move.
The Pirates are unlikely to trade for Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes, according to numerous people like Ken Rosenthal, Jim Bowden and Chandler Rome of The Athletic, plus Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Rome, an Astros beat writer, was one of the people that reported the Pirates’ interest in Paredes, who fits many different roles for the team.
There are many reasons why the Pirates are out on Paredes, but it’s not due to a lack of inactivity from the front office.
Why the Pirates Are Likely Out on Isaac Paredes
The Pirates signed free agent Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million deal for the 2026 season, with a $16 million mutual option for 2027.