Astros Facing Decision After Disappointing Isaac Paredes News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Infielder Isaac Paredes is in his first season with the Houston Astros, following an offseason trade from the Chicago Cubs.

Sunday, general manager Dana Brown told the Astros' pre-game radio show "there's a chance" Peña could return without a minor-league rehab assignment, but that Peña will need live at-bats to regain "some type of timing" given his layoff.

After rookie Brice Matthews' coming-out party Monday, Houston will turn to veteran ace left-hander Framber Valdez in an attempt to win the series from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

The Houston Astros could pursue a first baseman who doubles as an outfielder to boost their lineup ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.

Houston's run prevention machine has broken down in July, putting undue pressure on a lineup that is ill-equipped to carry an entire team.

The Houston Astros have been one of MLB's most surprising teams this season. Sure, some pegged them to win the AL West even after losing Alex Bregman and Kyle T

The Mariners gained ground against their American League West rivals and kept their momentum going from prior to the All-Star Break.

Left-handed slugger Yordan Alvarez is in his seventh season as a member of the Houston Astros. The Cuban superstar made his MLB debut in 2019 and took off immediately, winning American League Rookie of the Year after smashing 27 home runs and driving in 78 runs in just 87 games.