Pirates pursue Isaac Paredes from Astros ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly looking to trade for Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline. Currently, the Pirates are contending for a Wild Card spot in the National League with a record of 54-52, just one game off the pace. Paredes, who has a.782 OPS this season, would provide a significant boost to their offense. His performance includes 14 home runs and a.260 batting average, making him an appealing target as Pittsburgh seeks to enhance their lineup. Discussions about a deal for Paredes have been rekindled after prior talks during the offseason.
- •Pirates are 1 game behind the Wild Card with a 54-52 record.
- •Isaac Paredes has 14 home runs and a.782 OPS this season.
- •Paredes could enhance an already strong Pirates offense.
- •Previous trade talks between Astros and Pirates occurred last offseason.
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