Isaac Paredes's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT5' 11'' , 213 lbs
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Birthdate02/18/1999 (25)
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
Chicago Cubs third baseman Isaac Paredes and catcher Miguel Amaya are not in the starting nine on Saturday afternoon as the Cubs continue a three-game set against the New York Yankees. The third baseman is in the midst of a rough 2-for-17 slide since the start of the month, while Amaya has tallied just one hit since September 1. As a result, Patrick Wisdom will cover the hot corner and bat in the eight-hole, and Christian Bethancourt will be behind the dish batting ninth. Fantasy managers should expect Paredes and Amaya to return to the starting nine tomorrow as they are scheduled to face Yankee ace, Gerrit Cole. Both Wisdom and Bethancourt could be sneaky plays in DFS this afternoon as they will face Clarke Schmidt who will be making his return to the mound after not pitching since May due to a strained lat.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Isaac Paredes (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This is good news for both fantasy managers and the Cubbies after Paredes missed Sunday's game due to right shoulder discomfort. He was able to pinch-hit during that contest, so it appears to be a minor issue. He'll cover third base and bat fifth versus right-hander Alex Faedo on Tuesday. Paredes has been quiet to the tune of a .153 batting average with two homers and eight RBI since being traded to Chicago. The 25-year-old has a solid track record, so hopefully it's only a minor slump.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Isaac Paredes (shoulder) was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to right shoulder discomfort, according to Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network. As a result, Patrick Wisdom will get the call to cover the hot corner and will bat in the eight-hole. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to any updates on Paredes as he may need to sit out a few days next week depending on the severity of the injury. In the meantime, Wisdom should be the favorite to see a majority of the starting opportunities at third base on the Northside. Wisdom could be a sneaky play in DFS this afternoon as he will face Toronto right-hander Bowden Francis, who has posted a 4.92 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP, bouncing between a starting role and the bullpen this summer.
Chicago Cubs corner infielder Isaac Paredes had a nice game at the plate in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Twins. Paredes went 2-for-3 with a single, a three-run home run, four RBI, and a walk. The 25-year-old got things started for the Cubs, hitting a first-inning Pablo Lopez fastball into the left-field netting for his first HR as a Cub and his 17th long ball of the season. Paredes has shown neither the batting average potential nor the power potential he displayed in 2023 and is now slashing .239/.348/.427 with 46 runs scored and 59 RBI in 462 plate appearances. He has struggled offensively in the second half, but a shift to a stronger lineup may help him get things going.
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes has been traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Christopher Morel and two unnamed prospects. The Cubs are surprisingly buyers at the deadline, sitting six games out of the wild card as they acquired relief pitcher Nate Pearson from Toronto earlier this weekend and now significantly upgraded their third base production with Paredes. Paredes has posted a solid .246/.354/.436 line with 16 home runs this season and a stellar 12.0% walk rate. Morel has had a disappointing season, hitting for a mere .199/.302/.374 slash line with 18 home runs. The Rays have been stockpiling prospects all weekend after moving Randy Arozarena and Jason Adam and are quickly building one of the best systems in baseball.UPDATE: The Cubs also sent right-handers Hunter Bigge (Cubs' No. 29 prospect) and Ty Johnson to the Rays in the trade.