We had two minor league teams run by Ryan-Sanders for years. Not a big deal.

The Astros will pick 17th overall in the MLB Draft. They had a 0.34% chance to win the lottery.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 9, 2025

Yainer dong in the Dominican winter league in his first AB

They don't get MLB game video down there, or something? Just throw heaters to everyone?

Could the Astros make it work with both Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes on the roster? Sure. Injuries happen. Insurance is needed. Maybe they will do it. But is it prudent to commit ~$30 million to two players you can't guarantee everyday at-bats? - https://t.co/U6ZQ7cImIV

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 10, 2025

To me, this is setting the stage for Isaac going away

They have little choice but to hope he's healthy for 150 games.

Either Parades or Walker are gonna need to go. I don't think Walker moves the needle anywhere near what is needed for young starting pitching. That leaves Parades

redline248 said:

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They have little choice but to hope he's healthy for 150 games.

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Been saying since the end of the season that this was going to be an issue. With our 75% geriatric IF, I almost feel like it is naive to think we might make it all year without somebody losing major time to an injury. Going to be a shame to send Paredes packing only to have Walker go full Capt Lou 2.0, Altuve ding his foot in the WBC and miss the first half of the season, and Carlos "slip and hurt himself" again. And if we won't start protecting our hitters, don't be surprised if the Mariners put Pena on the IL again. Would make me a lot happier if the IF we traded away was Walker...but with Paredes non-repaired hamstring, he may be the first one down.

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Walker can go in his own trade, but I really don't want to see Isaac go for a starter. That is just plugging one hole in the boat and immediately drilling a new one.

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That is the way I feel. I know pitching is a need, but we have so few decent hitters in our lineup, I just hate to see Paredes go away without replacing him with somebody who can hit.

This makes no sense to me.

1) I don't think Yordan's health problems have had anything to do with DH vs. LF. He plays a better LF and actually hits better when he plays LF. I wouldn't advocate for him being an everyday LF, but I don't think the timeshare between DH and LF has worsened his hands or knees.

2) LF was no strain at all for Altuve last year. The ball was rarely hit his way in the way we selectively played him. Therefore, I do not believe health has any bearing on this decision, despite what Brown says.

3) Trading Paredes because it is the best way to improve the club MAY be an argument you can make. But trading him because NOW you suddenly decide you don't have a spot is odd.

4) Since I put little weight in what Brown says publicly about our plans, I would be quick to dismiss 1-3. However, if you DO intend to trade Paredes or Walker, wouldn't you want to posture the opposite way and make it seem like we don't HAVE to trade one of them?

Puzzling to me all around.

SpaceCityAg05 said:

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This makes no sense to me.

1) I don't think Yordan's health problems have had anything to do with DH vs. LF. He plays a better LF and actually hits better when he plays LF. I wouldn't advocate for him being an everyday LF, but I don't think the timeshare between DH and LF has worsened his hands or knees.

2) LF was no strain at all for Altuve last year. The ball was rarely hit his way in the way we selectively played him. Therefore, I do not believe health has any bearing on this decision, despite what Brown says.

3) Trading Paredes because it is the best way to improve the club MAY be an argument you can make. But trading him because NOW you suddenly decide you don't have a spot is odd.

4) Since I put little weight in what Brown says publicly about our plans, I would be quick to dismiss 1-3. However, if you DO intend to trade Paredes or Walker, wouldn't you want to posture the opposite way and make it seem like we don't HAVE to trade one of them?

Puzzling to me all around.

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May be that Paredes and Meyers are the only ones we are getting calls about and Meyers isn't going to bring a #2-3 starter in return.

I should add that this is why someone like Donovan would be so valuable. You could play him in LF with Altuve at 2B on the road at parks that are big or have artificial turf. You could play Donovan at 2B, Yordan in LF, and Altuve at DH at home. You can open up DH at-bats for someone else by sitting Donovan against certain LHP.

We need to avoid locking ourselves into an inflexible arrangement. That is also part of the appeal of keeping Paredes at 1B is that it gets you 3B depth on the roster. Correa at 3B is also SS depth, etc.

Locking ourselves into positions for Yordan and Altuve and then trading Paredes on top of already trading Dubon and non-tendering Urias would be a radical undermining of roster depth and flexibility.

First IL stint with your aging roster and you are already in a hole having to start a JAG.

This is 110% a result of bringing back CC. If that trade isn't made E sock is back at 3B.

SpaceCityAg05 said:

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I should add that this is why someone like Donovan would be so valuable. You could play him in LF with Altuve at 2B on the road at parks that are big or have artificial turf. You could play Donovan at 2B, Yordan in LF, and Altuve at DH at home. You can open up DH at-bats for someone else by sitting Donovan against certain LHP.

We need to avoid locking ourselves into an inflexible arrangement. That is also part of the appeal of keeping Paredes at 1B is that it gets you 3B depth on the roster. Correa at 3B is also SS depth, etc.

Locking ourselves into positions for Yordan and Altuve and then trading Paredes on top of already trading Dubon and non-tendering Urias would be a radical undermining of roster depth and flexibility.

First IL stint with your aging roster and you are already in a hole having to start a JAG.

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If we were trading Paredes for Donovan or another LH 2B, I would be much happier.

CharleyKerfeld said:

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All these problems will cease to exist when Yordan gets hurt on May 3 and missed another 90 games.

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While I'm fully on board the sarcasm train, let's be honest.

Yordan needs to play a full season. Not just for the team but to go from "potential" to "top 3 in the league" guy that he can be.

Agreed. If we move Paredes, it needs to be for another bat that is a better roster fit.

I think we should either hold on to him or trade him for a 2B/OF, not trade him chasing pitching and further undermining our offense.

If Boston wants him, then we need to trade him for Duran or Abreu.

Dana Brown was asked today whether the Astros are discussing Jeremy Peña in trades

"No. His name has not come up and I think teams understand if you're a winning team and you're trying to go back to the postseason, there's no way you can trade your starting shortstop." https://t.co/EJYNb6KUHX

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) December 10, 2025

Trade Paredes for Duran or Abreu.

Trade Spaghetti and Meyers for Donovan.

Sign FA pitching.

Not near enough for Duran

Waaaayyyy too much for Donovan

Haha...those aren't literal trades or anyone could be a GM. Just how you could deploy assets towards trade packages.

Marlins engaged in trade talks involving Edward Cabrera with numerous teams. Miami has terrific starting pitching depth so can afford to move a starter. @Ken_Rosenthal mentioned

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 10, 2025

Ketel Marte market heating up: Red Sox, Mariners, Jays, possibly Phillies and Rays. D-Backs seeking big package understandably for superstar 2B.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 10, 2025

News: Some clarity on Shane Bieber’s health and his decision to take his player option with #BlueJays: https://t.co/jRDNor3RZo

— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) December 10, 2025

Orlando, FL @TarikSkubal UPDATE I’m hearing the Skubal deal is essentially in place — the pieces are agreed to, the framework is done. What’s holding it up now is the long-term extension and ownership approval in Detroit. The @Tigers won’t green-light it without the owner’s… pic.twitter.com/LKlUza3PEx

— David Pingalore (@DavidPingalore) December 10, 2025

Closer Kyle Finnegan and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Finnegan was excellent after joining the Tigers at the trade deadline and returns on a multiyear deal. First on the agreement: @ByRobertMurray.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 10, 2025

I'm really hoping we can pick up some bullpen help before next season.

Maybe, just maybe Skubal to the LAD will be the straw that breaks the camel's back in terms of just how badly LA has broken the spending system in MLB.

the front office has sure soured on Paredes quickly

must think another injury is inevitable

Mathguy64 said:

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Maybe, just maybe Skubal to the LAD will be the straw that breaks the camel's back in terms of just how badly LA has broken the spending system in MLB.

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MLB won't notice until the Dodgers start buying other countries' entire leagues like Japan and calling them "the minors".

Need to resurrect Sam Rayburn and get him going after them via antirust laws.

W said:

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the front office has sure soured on Paredes quickly

must think another injury is inevitable

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I don't think is true at all. He has value so teams are asking. I also think Walker is more likely to get moved than Paredes.

Farmer1906 said:

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W said:

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the front office has sure soured on Paredes quickly

must think another injury is inevitable

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I don't think is true at all. He has value so teams are asking. I also think Walker is more likely to get moved than Paredes.

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I would think we WANT to move Walker more than Paredes, but I am not sure I would consider it more likely.