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Isaac Paredes to Skip All-Star Game for Family Matter

Joe Espada said his third baseman needs family time with plans to rejoin the Astros for their series opener in Seattle after the break

A family matter will keep Isaac Paredes from the MLB All-Star Game but he is not expected to be away from the Astros after the All-Star break.
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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