Fansided · Feb 8
Astros hold onto Isaac Paredes while Red Sox pivot to forgettable fallback plan
Jul 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) laughs with teammates before playing against the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | Thomas Shea-Imagn ImagesThe Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox have been entrenched in trade talks over the past month, with many expecting the outcome to eventually be an exchange involving Isaac Paredes and one of Boston's surplus of outfielders. The tone appears to have shifted recently, considering the Astros' agreement with Paredes to avoid arbitration includes a club option for the 2027 season.