HOUSTON, TX – July 22, 2025 – The injury woes continue to mount for the Houston Astros, as the team confirmed today that All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes will be out for an extended period after suffering a right hamstring strain. The news adds another critical name to Houston’s already extensive injured list and further complicates their second-half outlook.
Paredes, who had been one of the Astros’ most consistent offensive forces this season, sustained the injury on Saturday night during the 11-inning loss to the Seattle Mariners. He pulled up limping while running to first base on a single in the third inning and was immediately removed from the game.
Initial reports from manager Joe Espada after the game were not optimistic, with Espada stating the injury “doesn’t look very good.” Paredes was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday and flew back to Houston for an MRI.
While the exact grade of the hamstring strain has not been publicly announced, Espada’s comments today confirm the severity. When asked about Paredes’ timeline, Espada told The Matt Thomas Show With Ross (a local radio show), “It’s going to take some time for us to get Paredes back. We are going to miss him during this stretch of not having him in there.” This statement strongly suggests he will be out for more than the minimum 10 days, likely multiple weeks or even longer, depending on the specific grade of the strain.
The injury comes at a particularly inopportune time for the Astros, who are already without key hitters like Yordan Alvarez (though progressing) and Jeremy Peña (nearing return). Paredes, a two-time All-Star, was batting .259 with 19 home runs and a robust .829 OPS, often providing crucial power in the middle of the order.
His absence will create another significant void in the Astros’ everyday lineup, testing the team’s depth even further as they battle for the AL West title in the second half of the season. The team will now have to rely on a combination of utility players and recent call-ups to fill the void at third base.
