Isaac Paredes Is MIA From the Astros' Top Trade List and Houston Fans Should Be Furious

Alright, M's fans, let's rip the band-aid off. Another tough one tonight, the Red Sox took it 6-2 right here at T-Mobile Park. That stings, no doubt. We need to bounce back, big time. But while we're processing that L, guess what else is brewing with our AL West rivals? The Houston Astros, believe it or not, are looking like potential sellers this season after a rough start. And a new report just dropped that shows they're making some serious head-scratching calls already when it comes to who they might offload. You've got to see this.

Houston's Head-Scratching Trade List Just Dropped

Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer just unveiled the Astros' projected top-four trade assets this season. You'd think a team looking to sell would put all their best chips on the table, right? Well, according to Rymer, their "Best Trade Chips" are listed as DH Yordan Alvarez, SS Jeremy Pena, 1B Christian Walker, and LHP Josh Hader. Now, hold up. While Alvarez is an incredible talent, the report makes it clear a deal is "incredibly unlikely," even if Houston completely collapses. Pena could be moved, but that's also not very likely. Walker and Hader are the two obvious trade chips from that group. But what about the guys who actually make sense for a solid return?

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The All-Star They Forgot?

Here's where it gets wild: Isaac Paredes. You know, the All-Star infielder? He's completely missing from that top-tier list! Instead, Rymer lumps Paredes in with "The Best of the Rest" of the Astros' trade chips, alongside Bryan Abrea, Steven Okert, and Enyel De Los Santos. Are you kidding me? Paredes is 27 years old and under club control through the 2027 season. Even with his .238 batting average and .759 OPS this season being a little below his past production, he still boasts a 111 OPS+. That makes him a seriously desirable trade asset!

This isn't just some rental reliever we're talking about, folks. Paredes was even named in trade rumors for much of the offseason. He's someone who could bring back a solid return for the Astros, not be bundled with depth relievers. For Rymer to leave him out of the top trade assets is a massive oversight, and frankly, it just screams that the Astros might not even know what they have or how to properly value their own guys. What a blunder.

Look, the M's have to shake off this 6-2 loss to Boston and focus. We've got a long season ahead, and every game matters. Seeing the Astros already talking about selling, and doing it in such a bizarre way, just fuels the fire for us. We need to focus on our guys, on Julio, on Cal, and turn things around. Let's get fired up for the next one, Emerald City! We'll be back on the field ready to roll.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.