Astros Face Winter Decision on Paredes Option

Houston is expected to exercise Isaac Paredes’ $13.35 million club option for 2027 after he hit .262 with 25 home runs and 94 RBIs, but the decision would not rule out a trade. The Astros face an infield logjam as Carlos Correa returns and other established players compete for spots, while Paredes’ weak defense at third base and Houston’s roster and financial needs could make him available. The Yankees, who struggled to get production from third base, could view him as a trade target, though no talks have been reported and his availability depends on Houston’s decisions. Declining the option would not automatically make Paredes a free agent, as he could remain eligible for arbitration.