Even at 8-12 and in last place in the AL West, it’s far too early to tell if the Houston Astros will be sellers at this year’s trade deadline.
But it’s never too early to speculate what clubs could do if they find themselves in a losing situation. If so, the Astros could trade an All-Star third baseman.
“An infield logjam as a result of the Carlos Correa reunion last summer made Isaac Paredes a popular name on the trade market during the offseason, and while he ultimately stayed put, he remains a logical trade candidate,” Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter wrote Thursday.
Paredes is in his second year with the Astros but is hitting just .208/.344/.283 with no home runs and four doubles in 64 trips to the plate in 2026. The 27-year-old hit a career high 31 home runs in 2023 with the Tampa Bay Rays.
One team that could be interested in Paredes’ services is the Milwaukee Brewers, Reuters wrote. In his trade proposal, right-hander Logan Henderson and outfielder Luis Tara are dealt to Houston.
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“That’s especially true if the Astros continue to struggle, as his remaining club control through 2027 and All-Star pedigree still give him significant trade value, even if he doesn’t have an everyday home in the Houston lineup,” Reuters added to his original point that Paredes is a potential trade candidate.
Luis Rengifo and David Hamilton are struggling offensively for the Brewers at third base. If the Astros can find a way to give Paredes more playing time elsewhere, while adding a a middle of the rotation arm and prospect, that’s more than ideal.
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