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The Houston Astros are a team this offseason that has made some additions to their roster for the 2026 season through trades and free agency.
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros might now be able to swing a trade with the Red Sox with one of their infielders after Boston lost Bregman to the Cubs. Specifically, Isaac Paredes could be a clear trade target for Boston.
And according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, the Astros have a trade partner in the Boston Red Sox that they would love to do a deal with. Specifically, the Astros "would jump" at the chance to trade Paredes to the Red Sox for outfielder Jarren Duran.
With Boston failing to re-sign their third baseman, trade talks involving Astros third baseman Isaac Parades might re-emerge.
The Boston Red Sox signed Ranger Suarez to a five-year deal on January 15. However, an ESPN insider believes they still need to do more.
The Red Sox have signed a free agent deal with Ranger Suarez, while considering a trade with the Astros for Issac Paredes.
The Boston Red Sox committed $130 million over five years to left-hander Ranger Suarez on January 14. That massive pitching investment now threatens the trade market for Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes, who was reportedly linked to Boston after Alex Bregman signed with the Cubs.
The Boston Red Sox have signed a free agent right-hander who spent last year in the Houston Astros pitching development system.
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