{"id":285356,"date":"2025-11-15T20:10:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T20:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/285356\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T20:10:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T20:10:15","slug":"mlb-insider-reveals-astros-infield-plan-for-christian-walker-isaac-paredes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/285356\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB insider reveals Astros’ infield plan for Christian Walker, Isaac Paredes"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Houston Astros<\/a> have a few issues to address this offseason, with the starting rotation being one of the big ones. But the infield logjam is another issue Houston needs to address.<\/p>\n

While the infield is comprised of solid players, there’s still a lot of uncertainty when it comes to how the infield will align in 2026. It’s a crowded infield, and the Astros might need to make some moves.<\/p>\n

However, according to USA Today MLB insider Bob Nightengale<\/a>, the Astros might not be making any changes to the infield. His report indicates a firm plan for Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes that doesn’t resolve the logjam issues.<\/p>\n

MLB insider reveals Astros’ plan for infield logjam<\/p>\n

“The Houston Astros plan to keep their infield intact and aren’t interested in trading corner infielder Isaac Paredes or first baseman Christian Walker,” Nightengale reports.<\/p>\n

Despite the crowded infield, the Astros aren’t planning on making any changes by way of trade. Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed that “Walker’s our everyday first baseman.”<\/p>\n

With Walker locked in at first base, Jeremy Pena locked in at shortstop, and Carlos Correa being acquired to take over third base duties, Paredes doesn’t have a clear spot in the infield.<\/p>\n

He could try making a transition to second base, or maybe Correa could try making that switch. The odd man out could also reside in the lineup as a designated hitter. But none of the infielders are expected to be traded.<\/p>\n

More:\u00a0Insider questions how the Astros will solve their infield logjam<\/a><\/p>\n

While Jose Altuve isn’t an ideal second baseman, he lined up there often in 2025, and he might find himself there once again this upcoming season.<\/p>\n

The Astros still have an infield logjam, but they aren’t planning to resolve it by trading Walker or Paredes. For now, both are expected to return to the team in 2026 and have starting roles.<\/p>\n

How Joe Espada and the Astros organize their infield will be one of the more fascinating storylines to follow leading up to the 2026 MLB season. It’s a crowded infield, and as of now, no changes are being made to make it an easier situation to manage.<\/p>\n

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