As the Houston Astros continue their push towards the 2025 MLB playoffs, fans have been wondering about when veteran infielder Isaac Paredes will return to action.
Paredes, 26, hasn't suited up since July 19 due to a hamstring injury that saw him placed on the 10-day injured list last month. On Monday, Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed that the versatile vet is opting for rehab over surgery, which would've potentially seen him sidelined for another six months.
Although Brown's update provided some Astros fans with a sense of optimism, a lot of the good vibes were taken away following the club's latest update on Paredes' situation.
Isaac Paredes has been transferred to 60-day IL
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) August 6, 2025
Astros Transfer IF Isaac Paredes to 60-Day IL, 2025 Season Potentially Over
Astros beat writer Brian McTaggart is reporting that the Astros have transferred Paredes to the 60-day IL, indicating that he'll miss more time than expected. Considering how his placement was retroactive to July 20, there's a good chance that the 5-foot-11 slugger won't suit up again this regular season.
In the meantime, Paredes' 40-man roster spot will go to Spencer Arrighetti, who's been cleared to make his first 2025 start after missing the last four months with a broken thumb.
Whether he returns or not this season, Houston fans just want to see Paredes experience a full recovery. He's been terrific since being acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the winter, and the hope is that he'll eventually pick up from where he left off when healthy.
In 94 games (351 at-bats) with the Astros this season, Paredes has been slashing .259/.359/.470 while amassing 19 home runs, 50 RBIs, 49 walks, and a 2.6 WAR. He's drawing walks more often during plate appearances than ever before (12.0%), and that's without mentioning how his .362 rOBA isn't too far off from his previous career high (.367 in 2023).
With Paredes' season potentially over, the Astros' decision to reunite with Carlos Correa looks better each day. It's a small sample size, but Correa is already batting .286 with a .776 OPS, one homer, two RBIs, and a pair of walks in his first five games back in a Houston jersey, leaving it up to him to carry that momentum as the starting shortstop or third baseman into the playoffs.
For now, the Astros will focus on Paredes' recovery, hoping that he can get back to being one of the club's most important contributors next season and beyond.