"The Astros have avoided an arbitration hearing with infielder Isaac Paredes, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The two parties settled on a one-year deal worth $9.35MM, landing right at the midpoint of the team's $8.75MM submission and the $9.95MM sum submitted by Paredes' camp at CAA. Houston and catcher Yainer Diaz had their arbitration hearing yesterday, per the Associated Press. A result is expected today."
"Paredes, 27 in a few weeks, came to Houston as part of last winter's Kyle Tucker blockbuster and enjoyed a solid year in the Astros' infield. He missed nearly two months due to a hamstring injury but still popped 20 homers while batting .254/.352/.458 over 438 plate appearances when healthy. While Paredes was on the shelf, Houston reacquired Carlos Correa in a deadline salary dump deal with the Twins."
Isaac Paredes and the Houston Astros agreed to a one-year, $9.35MM deal, settling at the midpoint between their arbitration figures. Paredes, nearly 27, hit 20 home runs and slashed .254/.352/.458 over 438 plate appearances when healthy despite missing nearly two months with a hamstring injury. Houston reacquired Carlos Correa at the deadline and installed him at third base with Jeremy Peña at short. Jose Altuve is expected back at second, Christian Walker remains at first under an existing multi-year commitment, and Yordan Alvarez will absorb most DH duties. The infield logjam has prompted trade speculation, though the front office sees no obligation to move players.
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