Houston Astros Exercise $13.35 Million Option on Third Baseman Isaac Paredes

The Houston Astros officially exercised their 2027 club option worth $13.35 million on third baseman Isaac Paredes. The 27-year-old posted his second consecutive 4+ WAR season, setting career highs with a .262 batting average, a .360 on-base percentage, and 27 doubles while hitting 25 home runs and driving in 94 RBI. Paredes is now locked in through the 2027 season before he is set to hit open free agency.