Report: Astros could trade three notable players this offseason

The Houston Astros could be doing some major housekeeping in the coming months.

Astros infielders Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker are expected to be discussed as potential trade pieces this offseason, according to a report by Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome further adds that Houston shortstop Jeremy Peña will also be an “ideal trade candidate” as he is set to be a free agent after the 2027 campaign.

The Astros are coming off an underwhelming season in which they went 81-81 but managed to sneak into the playoffs. Still, Houston ended up getting swept in the AL Wild Card series by the Chicago White Sox.

Now the Astros are facing the dilemma of how to trim payroll heading into 2027. With Carlos Correa (ankle) set to return by then, the infield is the area that makes most sense for Houston to pursue a consolidation trade or two.

Paredes, 27, hit .262 with 25 home runs and 94 RBIs this season. Walker, 35, had a far lower batting average at .226 but was in the same ballpark power-wise with 29 home runs and 87 RBIs.

Peña, 29, also had a standout season himself, batting .277 with 22 home runs and 56 RBIs. All three players are righty-hitting infielders entering their final years under contract in 2027, so it seems highly unlikely that they will all survive the winter on a Houston team that has already been making some big changes since their season came to an end.