Isaac Paredes of the Houston Astros has suffered a right hamstring injury that is more serious than initially expected, leading to a second opinion. Paredes has been a standout performer, leading the Astros in home runs and RBIs before sustaining the injury on July 19. His absence, alongside other injured players like Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez, puts pressure on the Astros to strengthen their lineup before the trade deadline. General manager Dana Brown is eyeing a left-handed hitter, but a replacement for Paredes at third base is increasingly necessary.

The Astros have relied on Mauricio Dubón in Paredes' absence while hoping for the return of Peña from injury soon. The team aims to navigate through this tough period while maintaining its competitive edge.