Overview
- Paredes was added to the American League roster July 9 as a replacement for José Ramírez but will not travel to Atlanta for Tuesday’s game
- The third baseman leads Houston with 19 home runs and ranks among AL third basemen in games played, runs, RBIs and homers
- Espada affirmed that Paredes is fine and expected to return for the post-break series in Seattle beginning Friday
- Hunter Brown won’t pitch in Atlanta after starting Sunday and Jeremy Peña will attend All-Star festivities but remain on the injured list with a fractured rib
- Josh Hader stands as the only Astro likely to appear on the field during the Midsummer Classic