The Boston Red Sox signed Brendan Rodgers to a minor league deal this offseason after spending 2025 with the Houston Astros. The idea for the second baseman is to add infield depth. Injuries have been the main problem for Brendan Rodgers as he continues to try to make a major league roster.

With the Red Sox trading for Caleb Durbin and the Pirates signing Marcell Ozuna, they may be out on Isaac Paredes.

Pressure continues on the Houston Astros, as there is significant interest from the Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and other MLB teams in one of the team’s infielders, who still has one year remaining on his contract.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in need of a third baseman and Isaac Paredes of the Houston Astros would be a good fit.

"Trading for Caleb Durbin takes the Red Sox out of the Isaac Paredes conversations," Rome notes. "In theory, Marcell Ozuna signing with the Pirates shouldn't remove Pittsburgh, but it does decrease the likelihood. Other teams remain in play."

By not trading Isaac Paredes, the Houston Astros look to be pivoting to a veteran outfielder.

The Houston Astros missed the postseason last year, and could look to deal from their infield surplus to help their roster.

There's not much available in the way of lefty relievers, but the Red Sox are trying to improve their depth at the position.