All-Star Houston Astros Infielder Decides Against Surgery, Will Rehab Injury

Isaac Paredes, who's out with a hamstring strain, will try to return this season.

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) looks on during the game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif., on June 19, 2025. | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

One of the Houston Astros' best players will make an attempt to return this season from a serious injury.

All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes has been out since July 20 due to a right-hamstring strain.

According to a report posted to X by Chandler Rome, who covers the Astros for The Athletic, Paredes had an option for surgery, but the recovery timeline would have been six months.

Rather than undergoing the surgery and miss the rest of the season, Paredes received a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection in his hamstring. Paredes will attempt to rehab and return this season.

Isaac Paredes received a PRP injection on his right hamstring and is going to rehab in an attempt to return this season, Astros GM Dana Brown said. Surgery was on the table for Paredes, Brown said, but Paredes chose to rehab the injury instead.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 4, 2025

Brown didn't state the severity of the strain or when Paredes would be expected to return.

Brown said Paredes would have to undergo a "long period" of rest before beginning any activities, per Rome's report.

Paredes was acquired by Houston in the trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs on Dec. 13, 2024. Before that, the Cubs acquired Paredes in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on July 28, 2024.

In 52 games with the Cubs, Paredes scored 23 runs and hit six doubles and three home runs with 25 RBIs. He slashed .223/.325/.307 with a.632 OPS.

Paredes has bounced back with the Astros. He's scored 51 times in 94 games and has hit 15 doubles, a triple and 19 home runs with 50 RBIs. He's slashed .259/.359/.470 with an .829 OPS.

Isaac Paredes is on absolute fire!

He’s got 7 homers in his last 10 games, including 4 in his last 4, and is slugging .885 in his last 7! pic.twitter.com/Z2vysRPcIU

— Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) May 24, 2025

After defeating the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Monday, the Astros have a 63-50 record and a three-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the American League West.

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