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Astros' Isaac Paredes will miss the All-Star Game because of a family matter

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has withdrawn from next week’s All-Star Game to address a family matter
Houston Astros' Isaac Paredes celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 7, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Houston Astros' Isaac Paredes celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 7, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
By KRISTIE RIEKEN – Associated Press
July 13, 2025

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has dropped out of next week’s All-Star Game to attend to a family matter.

Paredes was added to the roster Wednesday after Cleveland's José Ramírez opted out to rest a nagging Achilles tendon injury.

Paredes was in the Astros’ lineup at designated hitter Sunday for the finale of a series against the Texas Rangers and manager Joe Espada said he wouldn’t miss any time after the break because of the issue.

“Oh yeah, he’ll be back,” Espada said. “He just needs to go and spend some time and take care of some family matters, but … he’s fine.”

It was the second straight season Paredes had been named an All-Star. The 26-year-old is in his first season with the Astros after a trade from the Cubs. He entered Sunday hitting .254 with 19 homers and 49 RBIs.

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Houston Astros' Isaac Paredes hits a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 7, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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