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Astros trade idea sends 31 home run All-Star to Brewers for two top 15 prospects
TL;DR
The Astros may consider trading All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes to the Brewers for two top 15 prospects. Paredes, who hit 31 home runs in 2023, is struggling this season with a .208 batting average.
Key points
- Astros may trade Isaac Paredes to Brewers
- Paredes hit 31 home runs in 2023
- Current season stats: .208 average, no home runs
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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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Q&A
What are the details of the proposed trade between the Astros and Brewers?
The proposed trade involves the Astros sending All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes to the Brewers in exchange for two top 15 prospects.
How has Isaac Paredes performed in the current MLB season?
Isaac Paredes is hitting .208 with no home runs and four doubles in 64 plate appearances this season.
Why might the Astros consider trading Isaac Paredes?
The Astros could trade Paredes due to an infield logjam and his underwhelming performance this season, despite his previous success hitting 31 home runs in 2023.
