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The Astros have a surplus of infielders.
Carlos Correa, Jeremy Pena, and Jose Altuve (who will play most of his games at second base) are there. And if they are healthy, they will play on a regular basis, of course.
Yordan Alvarez will be the regular designated hitter.
This inevitably leaves Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker with no place to play. Walker is difficult to trade, considering his performance, but Paredes could be a valuable bargaining chip to acquire an outfielder.
“I'd be surprised if they break camp with this glut of infielders on the roster.”@Chandler_Rome of @Crush_City_Pod questions whether the Astros really need both Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker, given their CBT position. pic.twitter.com/xiyQInx8Cv
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 27, 2026
The Red Sox, on the other hand, have an outfielder to spare. It's no coincidence that Jarren Duran's name has been circulating a lot for several months: the Red Sox are shopping him to see if his market value could help fill a hole in the infield.
The departure of Alex Bregman hurts in that regard.
On paper, a Duran-for-Paredes trade (with the addition of some big pieces) could make sense for both teams. And on that note, Jim Bowden (The Athletic) believes it could happen.
When? Potentially at spring practice, if Duran hasn't been traded by then.
— Jim Bowden
(@JimBowdenGM) January 27, 2026
I'm surprised that the Boston player hasn't changed addresses yet, in fact. Duran has been the subject of so many rumors that you would have thought he would have been gone by January.
That said, the free agent market is so slow that it has slowed everything down. And the Red Sox have been greedy.
Let's also remember that Craig Breslow values his outfielder. It's going to take a lot more than Paredes if the Astros want to get Duran out of Boston for the rest of his career.
To be continued, then.
- Freddy Peralta doesn't want to talk about a contract extension right now.
Freddy Peralta was asked about a possible contract extension with the Mets:
“I just got here. I think that I need to share time with my teammates and think about different ideas, learn about everybody – coaches, the organization – and then we can see.”
— Max Goodman (@MaxTGoodman) January 27, 2026
- Four Blue Jays prospects in ESPN's top 100.
4 Blue Jays in Kiley's Top 100 Prospects:
Yesavage 14
Parker 52
Nimmala 76
King 85https://t.co/ucpa8Hl8BQ— Josh (@Josh_theJaysFan) January 27, 2026
- Bo Bichette will not be going to the World Baseball Classic.
Bo Bichette will not play for Brazil at the World Baseball Classic https://t.co/3E4qkztCOD
— Jeff Duda (@INTLBaseball24) January 27, 2026
- Mookie Betts, celebrity coach at the NBA All-Star Game.
Mookie Betts has been named a coach in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in LA
pic.twitter.com/qSgzvjHMIq
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) January 27, 2026
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