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Astros To Decide on Isaac Paredes’ Activation Within Days

Houston is weighing a DH-only return that limits baserunning after a July hamstring strain.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 18: Isaac Paredes #15 of the Houston Astros takes base on balls during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 18, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.
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Jul 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Manager Joe Espada said a determination on activating Paredes is expected in the next day or two, potentially lining up with the Seattle series.
  • Paredes has been working in West Palm Beach with live at-bats, base running and fielding, and the team does not plan a minor-league rehab assignment.
  • If cleared, he would open as designated hitter with instructions to avoid full-speed running, and GM Dana Brown suggested an every-other-day DH schedule.
  • The urgency follows Yordan Alvarez’s left ankle sprain that Espada says will keep him out for a while, though he has not been placed on the injured list.
  • Before the injury, Paredes produced a 128 OPS+ with 19 home runs in 94 games after arriving in the Kyle Tucker trade, with third base currently handled by Carlos Correa.