Overview
- Paredes told the Boston Globe he has trouble seeing pitches at Fenway Park, calling it a difficult backdrop for him.
- The Red Sox explored trading for the Astros infielder during the offseason, but league-sourced reporting says talks never got close.
- Some versions of the talks involved Jarren Duran in larger packages, and Boston judged the outfielder to be worth more than a straight swap.
- Boston had eyed Paredes for his right-handed pull power against the Green Monster, yet his track record there is limited to 65 plate appearances with a .241/.369/.407 line.
- Paredes remains with Houston and still holds trade value as a two-time All-Star who hit 20 homers in 2025 and carries a 2027 club option.