6 mins agoEarlier in the offseason, the Houston Astros acquired third baseman Isaac Paredes, among other pieces, from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for outfielder Kyle Tucker. Last season, Paredes struggled as he posted a .238/.346/.393 line with just 19 home runs. Across his first 101 games in Tampa Bay, Paredes was on track to enjoy another strong season as he went deep 16 times with a .435 SLG. However, when he moved to the Northside of Chicago at the deadline, the 25-year-old hit just three long balls with a .307 SLG across 52 contests. However, moving to Daikin Park in Houston should help Paredes' output significantly. This park is home to the famous Crawford Boxes, which are just 315 feet away from home plate alongside left field, which is well suited for Paredes' hitting profile due to his 52% pull rate. According to Statcast, Paredes would have gone deep 26 times if he played his entire 2024 season in Houston. In 2023, Paredes launched 31 home runs playing the entire campaign in Tampa Bay, which is another favorable park for pull hitters. In addition to the expected power surge, Paredes also boasted a strong 11.9% walk rate and 16.4% K rate last season, which placed him in the 93rd and 81st percentile among qualified hitters. This gives him a substantial boost in points leagues. On the NFBC, Paredes has seen his ADP increase significantly since this trade and currently sits with a 195.6 ADP since the new year, making him a great target if you choose to avoid a top option at the hot corner.--Andy Smith - RotoBaller