Baseball team, the Astros, to reinstate Isaac Paredes following a two-month layoff
The Houston Astros are set to welcome back infielder Isaac Paredes, who has been sidelined with a right hamstring strain, as they gear up for a crucial three-game series against the Seattle Mariners.
Paredes, who signed a one-year, $6.625 million contract with the Astros in the offseason, began his Major League Baseball career with the Detroit Tigers in 2020. Before his injury in mid-July, he was enjoying a stellar season, hitting .259/.359/.470 with a team-high 19 home runs and 50 RBIs in 94 games.
The Astros initially placed Paredes on the Injured List due to the hamstring strain, but he has been making steady progress in his recovery. Team beat writer Brian McTaggart reports that the Astros are planning to activate Paredes from the Injured List on Friday, in time for the game against the Mariners.
Paredes' return is significant for the Astros' playoff push. The team is currently tied with the Seattle Mariners for first place in the AL West, making every game crucial in the race for the postseason.
Paredes is expected to play third base for the Astros, a position he was signed to replace Alex Bregman at. His career batting average of .237 and on-base percentage of .338, along with his power at the plate, will provide a valuable addition to the Astros' lineup.
With Paredes' expected return, the Astros will have their everyday third baseman back, a boost that comes at a perfect time as the playoffs approach. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how Paredes will perform in his return game and how he will contribute to the Astros' push for the playoffs.
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