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March 2, 2026<\/p>\n

Houston Astros infielder Isaac Paredes<\/a> went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Paredes missed a huge chunk of last season due to a severe hamstring injury, so the Astros chose to slow-play him in spring training. The 27-year-old is past his hamstring injury now, but playing time is a real concern for him going into the 2026 season if he remains in Houston. Carlos Correa<\/a> is the team’s primary third baseman, and Jose Altuve<\/a> is moving back to second base on a more permanent basis, leaving Paredes as a man without an everyday position. Paredes’ power from the right side of the plate is real, especially in Houston, and he has delivered 90 home runs in the last four seasons for fantasy managers. His homer on Saturday came off Bucs right-hander Bubba Chandler<\/a>. Unless a trade or injury for the Astros clears up regular playing time for him, Paredes will merely be a depth option for power at a corner-infield spot.–Keith Hernandez<\/a>
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