Overview

• Paredes said he felt very good during light defensive work and has resumed hitting in the batting cage.
• He estimated he is running at about 50% and plans to focus on building leg strength in Florida.
• Manager Joe Espada and Paredes said it is too early to know if he will play again this season, with progress assessed day to day.
• Fielding work was limited to grounders in front of him as he continues to rebuild lateral movement.
• Houston has 23 regular-season games left and Carlos Correa is starting at third, with Paredes saying a return would probably be as a designated hitter.