Overview

• Isaac Paredes left the July 19 game in Seattle with right hamstring discomfort and was diagnosed with a strain that landed him on the 10-day injured list.
• The 26-year-old third baseman leads Houston with 19 home runs and has a .829 OPS, heightening concerns over the offense without him.
• Key contributors Yordan Alvarez, Jeremy Peña and Jake Meyers also remain sidelined, forcing continued lineup reshuffles.
• Catcher César Salazar was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land while infielders Shay Whitcomb and Jon Singleton were recalled and Brendan Rodgers was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
• Veterans Zack Short, Cooper Hummel and Taylor Trammel, along with top prospect Brice Matthews, have been called up to reinforce the depleted roster.