ISAAC PAREDES NEWS

Settles with Houston Paredes agreed to a one-year, $6.625 million contract with the Astros on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Paredes slashed just .223/.325/.307 over 212 plate appearances after being dealt to the Cubs at last year's trade deadline. Despite his poor end to the season, he'll receive a $3.225 million raise from the Astros, who are expected to use the 25-year-old regularly at third base.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pitcher Luis Garcia agrees to $1,875,000 deal with Astros as he returns from Tommy John surgery

Pitcher Luis Garcia and the Houston Astros avoided arbitration when they agreed to a one-year contract for $1,875,000, matching the salary he earned last year when he didn’t pitch...

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Astros welcome 1B Christian Walker to team; say negotiations with Bregman stalled

The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says

A a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $60 million, three-year...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Tucker says he is open to long-term deal with Cubs after trade from Astros

Kyle Tucker played his first major league games at Wrigley Field when the Houston Astros visited the Chicago Cubs in April

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The best-projected players to change teams, so far Juan Soto will wear a new uniform in 2025. So will Kyle Tucker. Garrett Crochet, too. Within the past week, three of MLB’s best -- let alone...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • MLB.COM

Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros

The Chicago Cubs have acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball’s best hitters

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to Houston The Astros acquired Paredes, Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith from the Cubs on Friday in exchange for Kyle Tucker, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Astros reportedly tried to trade for Paredes at the deadline before he went to the Cubs, but they've now got their man after his pit stop in Chicago. Paredes slashed a pedestrian .238/.346/.393 with 19 home runs in 2024 between the Rays and Cubs, but his pull-heavy swing is perfect for his new home park, giving him a good chance to bounce back in the power department in 2025.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Hendricks sharp in what may have been Cubs' finale, 3-0 win over Reds

Kyle Hendricks waved to appreciative fans after what may have been his final start for the Cubs, and Chicago beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 as Isaac Paredes and Pete Crow-Armstrong h...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Saturday Paredes isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.

Impact Paredes will catch a breather Saturday after going 6-for-16 with an RBI and two runs scored across his last four games. As a result, Patrick Wisdom will pick up a start at the hot corner and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Paredes isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.

Impact Paredes will catch a breather Saturday after going 6-for-16 with an RBI and two runs scored across his last four games. Patrick Wisdom will pick up a start at the hot corner and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paredes leads Cubs against the Reds after 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds after Isaac Paredes' four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects four hits, stolen base Paredes went 4-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies. He also stole a base.

Impact Paredes collected his first four-hit game of the season along with his first stolen base. The 25-year-old isn't known for his speed, as he now has just two career MLB steals, but he is also only one long ball shy of reaching the 20-homer plateau for the third straight year. Heading into 2025, Paredes should continue to derive much of his fantasy value from his ability to hit with power.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos homers as the Phillies beat the Cubs 9-6 and clinch first-round bye in playoffs

Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner and Kody Clemens homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 9-6 and clinched a first-round bye in the playoffs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubles, scores in loss Paredes went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Paredes snapped an 0-for-13 slump that stretched across his last five games with the two hits on Monday. The 25-year-old has shown flashes of promise since joining the Cubs via trade in late July, but his performance overall has been disappointing. In 47 games with Chicago, Paredes is batting just .216 with a .634 OPS. He had a .792 OPS in 101 games with Tampa Bay before the trade.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Paredes (wrist) will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Paredes missed out on starts in the last two games due to a left wrist contusion, but he'll be good to go for the series finale. The third baseman carries a .281/.371/.298 slash line for the month heading into Sunday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with bruised wrist Paredes was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Nationals due to a left wrist contusion, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Paredes was hit in the left hand/wrist during Thursday's contest and also sat down Friday, though this is the first time the Cubs have specified his absence as injury-related. He'll take another day to recover, meanwhile Luis Vazquez will enter the lineup to start at third base and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Friday Paredes is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Paredes was spiked on the left hand in the third inning of Thursday's win over the Nationals. He stayed in and finished the game, but it's possible he's feeling the after effects and that's why he's absent from Friday's lineup. Patrick Wisdom is filling in at third base for the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

It was unique debut season for 212 MLB players during pandemic-altered 2020

There were 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the 2020 season that was delayed until late July and shortened to 60 games because of the pandemic

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'

Nearly half of the 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the pandemic-altered 2020 season are still playing or have been in the big leagues this year

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cody Bellinger knocks in 3 as Cubs beat Nationals 7-6 to stave off postseason elimination

Seiya Suzuki homered, Cody Bellinger drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs topped the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Thursday night to stave off elimination from the postseason

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs and Athletics meet in series rubber match

Both the Chicago Cubs and the Oakland Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies three more hits Monday Paredes went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 9-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact For the second time in his last four games, Paredes recorded three hits. The infielder is batting a robust .483 over his last eight contests, and it looks like he's settling in with the Cubs after struggling initially following the trade that brought him to Chicago in July. Paredes has become a key cog in his new team's offensive attack lately.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Imanaga strikes out 11 and Swanson homers with 4 RBIs to lead Cubs over A's 9-2

Shota Imanaga struck out a career-high 11 in winning his fifth straight start, Dansby Swanson homered while tying his season high with four RBIs and Chicago Cubs defeated the Oakla...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies three hits in loss Paredes went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Rockies.

Impact All three hits were singles but Paredes will take all the base knocks he can get after starting slowly with his new team. The infielder is heating up lately, however, as he's now riding a five-game hitting streak. During the stretch, Paredes is batting a sizzling .529 with a 1.134 OPS. It looks like the 25-year-old is turning a corner in a Chicago uniform and could be primed for a big final few weeks of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE