Houston Astros Announce $13.35 Million Isaac Paredes Decision

The Houston Astros are exercising the $13.35 million option on Isaac Paredes‘ contract, which will keep him under contract for the 2027 season. Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle wrote: “Paredes was under team control regardless for 2027, his final year of salary arbitration eligibility. Had the Astros declined his option, Paredes would have gone through the arbitration process again this winter. MLB Trade Rumors projects Paredes would earn $15 million in arbitration, higher than the option figure, so picking up the option is a potential cost-saving move for Houston.” This is good news for the Astros and Paredes, but…