Paredes’ injury has kept him out of Houston’s lineup, creating room for Alvarez’s return to have a bigger impact. His return would stabilize infield depth and supplement the Astros’ offense if he’s able to contribute counting stats again as the season advances.

Paredes is listed among the Astros’ lineup figures sidelined with injuries, contributing to a thinner depth chart and more reliance on remaining reserves as the team navigates the division race and bullpen needs.

Paredes is listed among the Astros’ injured lineup; his absence contributes to the lineup thinning and dampens run production, exacerbating the pressure on the bullpen to hold leads in a tight division race.

Paredes’ injury created a vacancy that Correa filled at third and Peña at short, with Correa’s hot bat helping cushion the roster while Paredes recovers.

Isaac Paredes has opted for rehabilitation for his right hamstring injury instead of surgery. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection to aid recovery and is determined to return this season.