{"id":567885,"date":"2026-02-12T09:01:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/567885\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T09:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:01:38","slug":"new-rumor-makes-three-team-swap-for-isaac-paredes-more-likely-route-for-pirates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/567885\/","title":{"rendered":"New rumor makes three-team swap for Isaac Paredes more likely route for Pirates"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most rumored trade targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a> recently is Houston Astros\u2019 third baseman Isaac Paredes<\/a>. The Pirates have Jared Triolo<\/a> penciled in at third base, but Paredes would offer higher upside with the bat. Since becoming a full-time player in 2022, he has never put up a wRC+ below 115. Last season, Paredes slashed .254\/.352\/.458 with a 128 wRC+ and 20 home runs over 448 plate appearances. He is a divisive trade target among fans<\/a> due to his heavy pull-side approach. Unfortunately, PNC Park is not very accommodating for his approach either.<\/p>\n

However, if the Pirates want to get a deal done for Paredes, a third team will likely have to be involved. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, if the Astros end up moving Paredes, they want a left-handed hitting outfielder in return. On its own, that\u2019s a problem for the Pirates and their pursuit of Paredes.<\/p>\n

The Pirates May Not Have Enough Ammo on Their Own To Get an Isaac Paredes Trade Done<\/p>\n

As of right now, the Pirates have just two left-handed hitting outfielders on their 40-man roster. That includes Jack Suwinski<\/a> and Oneil Cruz<\/a>. The Pirates are not going to move Cruz, nor should they. Suwinski could be moved; however, the Astros likely would not be satisfied if he were the left-handed-hitting outfielder offered. Over the last two seasons, Suwinski has a meager 59 wRC+ and -1.7 fWAR over 455 plate appearances.<\/p>\n

The only other noteworthy left-handed outfielder the Pirates have is Edward Florentino. Florentino would certainly pique the Astros\u2019 interest. But he is arguably even more unlikely to get traded than Cruz. Florentino had a massive breakout year in 2025. The top prospect put up a 159 wRC+, 16 home runs, and 35 stolen bases in 83 games. He split his season between the Florida Complex League and A-Ball Bradenton. Baseball America currently ranks Florentino as the 28th-best prospect in all of baseball.<\/p>\n

A three-team swap involving the Pirates and Paredes should not be a massive shock. Rome mentioned the possibility of a three-team swap earlier this month<\/a>. It\u2019s not as if the Pirates are weary of making a three-team trade either. Earlier this offseason, they acquired Brandon Lowe<\/a>, Mason Montgomery<\/a>, and Jake Mangum<\/a> from the Tampa Bay Rays. Sending 2025 standout rookie Mike Burrows<\/a> to the Astros. Meanwhile, the Astros sent top prospects Jacob Melton and Anderson Brito to the Rays.<\/p>\n

We shall see if the Pirates can get a deal done and acquire Paredes before the start of Spring Training. Finding a third baseman should be one of the last things left on their off-season to-do list<\/a>. While a three-team trade could make acquiring Paredes more difficult, the Pirates would cap off an extremely impressive offseason if they can pull it off.<\/p>\n

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