Astros Week 4: 3 Up, 3 Down
This is the latest edition of 3 Up, 3 Down examining who is hot and who is not for the Houston Astros. 3 Up 2. Christian Vazquez – Vazquez continues to produce at an incredible level despite irregular playing time.
Vazquez is hitting . 375 with an 1. 132 OPS over 32 AB with 2 HR and […]
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 31: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros hits a RBI double in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Daikin Park on March 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images This is the latest edition of 3 Up, 3 Down examining who is hot and who is not for the Houston Astros. 3 Up Isaac Paredes – Paredes finally got his first home run of the season yesterday, and then hit his second as well.
It’s been a tough start to the season for Paredes, who missed a large chunk of last season due to a torn hamstring before trying to play through it the final few weeks. The team loves his plate discipline and willingness to work counts, making pitchers throw a lot of pitches each time he comes to the plate. He has played well enough defensively at 3B, 2B, and 1B, and should be commended for his flexibility in where he plays.
Those 2 HRs could be what he needed to get on a tear. ISAAC. PAREDES.
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