Overview
- Paredes was placed on MLB’s bereavement list, which requires three to seven days away, so he will miss the weekend series against the A’s in Sacramento.
- The Astros recalled Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill the open spot on the 26-man roster.
- The club has not said if Whitcomb will start during the stretch, though his versatility lets him cover multiple infield positions and corner outfield.
- Paredes is off to a slow start at the plate with a 5-for-22 line, no home runs, four runs scored, and five RBIs.
- The bereavement designation is a short-term leave that lets teams make a temporary call-up to stay at full strength rather than signaling a longer roster change.