Overview
- Paredes remains on the Astros as trade talks continue with at least five clubs, with the Red Sox and Pirates previously identified among the active suitors.
- A three-team concept that would have sent Paredes to Boston and brought Brendan Donovan to Houston collapsed after St. Louis traded Donovan to the Mariners.
- Chandler Rome of The Athletic indicated Boston’s trade for infielder Caleb Durbin likely removes the Red Sox from Paredes talks, and Pittsburgh’s agreement with Marcell Ozuna reduces the Pirates’ likelihood, though other teams still have interest.
- Houston has floated both Paredes and Christian Walker in discussions, with reporting characterizing Paredes as the more movable piece given Walker’s contract and limited no-trade clause.
- An ESPN analyst’s hypothetical sent Paredes and cash to Pittsburgh for LHP Hunter Barco and Gold Glove infielder Jared Triolo, underscoring interest but remaining speculative rather than an active negotiation.