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2025 Hypothetical Astros Trades Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Snake Diggit, Apr 9, 2025.

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  1. IdStrosfan

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    Agree to disagree

    Both mlbpipeline and fangraphs project Freeland to have a better than average everyday shortstop glove and arm with average to solid other tools.

    Ryan has 3 plus pitches, TOR potential and has his TJS out of the way.
     
    #3421 IdStrosfan, Jan 16, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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    What does a Paredes for Freddy Peralta deal look like?

    If they trade Isaac, do they need to get LH hitting?
     
    #3422 IdStrosfan, Jan 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
  3. Snake Diggit

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    Astros really can’t afford to trade Paredes without getting a good hitter back in return. And at this point they really don’t need Peralta, although of course he would improve their rotation. But something like Paredes and Arrighetti for Peralta and Frelick might make some sense in terms of fair value and helping both teams. I don’t think Milwaukee would think that’s their best option thought.
     
    #3423 Snake Diggit, Jan 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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    Agree

    The ONLY way Dana would trade Paredes without getting a quality hitter back would be if it was for controllable pitching, not a short term guy like Peralta, as good as he may be

    Red Sox get: Paredes, Weiss, Forcucci
    Astros get: Bello, Tolle, Arias

    Would be hard to turn down, even though it would leave us needing a bat
     
    #3424 The Beard, Jan 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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  5. Snake Diggit

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    I don’t think players can be traded right after signing a free agent contract, so I don’t think trading Weiss is an option.
     
    #3425 Snake Diggit, Jan 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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  6. Jeremy Williams

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    I would not be in favor of limiting our bats like this.
     
    #3426 Jeremy Williams, Jan 16, 2026 at 3:41 PM
  7. The Beard

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    True, I just think this would be more in line with what Boston would rather do for Paredes, well maybe without Arias in the offer

    I don't think Boston will want to give up Duran or Abreu in a deal for Paredes, not saying they couldn't be negotiated into it, but I think they would rather give up controllable mid rotation pitching

    Now if they deal for a guy like Donovan they would probably be much more likely to be ok moving one of those guys since Donovan could play out there also if the need arises, which over the course of 162 it often does
     
    #3427 The Beard, Jan 17, 2026 at 8:41 AM
  8. Snake Diggit

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    Astros get:
    1B/OF Mark Vientos
    SP Kodai Senga
    IF Ronny Mauricio

    Mets get:
    1B Christian Walker
    CF Jake Meyers
    P Spencer Arrighetti

    Resulting roster:
    SS Pena
    1B Paredes
    DH Alvarez
    3B Correa
    2B Altuve
    LF Sanchez
    C Diaz
    RF Smith
    CF Cole
    Bench: Matthews, Allen, Salazar, Vientos
    SP: Brown, Imai, Senga, Javier, Burrows, Weiss
    RP: Hader, Abreu, King, Okert, Pearson, Munoz, McCullers
    IL: Blanco, Walter, Wesneski
    Optioned: Alexander, Blubaugh, France, Gordon, Ullola, Murray, Sousa, Dezenzo, Whitcomb, Mauricio, TBD waiver claim
    DFA: De Los Santos
     
    #3428 Snake Diggit, Jan 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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  9. No Worries

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    While the Dodgers just waited until he was a FA ...

    Heck, the Dodgers almost don't even need a farm system. They have the money to sign FAs every year.
     
    #3429 No Worries, Jan 17, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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  10. Buck Turgidson

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    Their initial run of greatness (that didn't result in a WS ring, thanks to the Astros!) was largely driven by great drafting and intl signings and player development...then they decided to say "**** it, money don't matter" and started buying the team.

    eta: I have nothing to base this on, but I would imagine that Guggenheim Partners, the Dodgers owners, are in the top 3 or so of richest (not counting MLB value) owners in the League.
     
    #3430 Buck Turgidson, Jan 17, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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  11. the shark

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    Why are you kicking Sousa to the curb? If he's healthy he's in my pen.
     
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    Sousa's 2nd cousin, confirmed!

    Kidding. Seriously I'd let LMJ walk first. He has no business being on this roster anymore.
     
    #3432 Castian Crew, Jan 17, 2026 at 2:43 PM
  13. Jeremy Williams

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    I’m not a fan of this one at all.
     
    #3433 Jeremy Williams, Jan 17, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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    Why? This trade:

    Clears Walkers contract and opens 1B for Paredes.

    Adds a controllable high upside LH bat that can play 1B, 3B, and LF. Vientos had a 128 wRC+ against RHP in 2024.

    Adds a potential ToR SP in Senga.

    Adds a controllable, optionable utility player with immense upside.


    Unless you think Arrighetti is gonna be something he hasn’t been so far, this trade makes a lot of sense for the Astros.
     
    #3434 Snake Diggit, Jan 17, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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    Sousa has an option year left and there are 7 RP (including McCullers) who are out of options. So I have him in the minors to start the season, but it is extremely likely an injury would open a spot for him.
     
    #3435 Snake Diggit, Jan 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
  16. Buck Turgidson

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    I believe Sousa would be marched to the curb
     
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    Meyers for Senga and money. Paredes and a pitcher for Duran. Offseason complete.

    LF Duran
    SS Pena
    DH Alvarez
    3B Correa
    2B Altuve
    1B Walker
    RF Sanchez
    C Diaz
    CF Cole
    Bench: Allen, Salazar, Matthews, Dezenzo
    SP: Brown, Imai, Senga, Javier, Burrows, Weiss
    RP: Hader, Abreu, King, Okert, Pearson, Munoz, McCullers
     
    #3437 Snake Diggit, Jan 17, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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  18. Jeremy Williams

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    This would be awesome.
     
    #3438 Jeremy Williams, Jan 17, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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    I like Arrighetti’s upside and I don’t want HOU to punt Walker. We need him to step up.
     
    #3439 Jeremy Williams, Jan 17, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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    Funny how Red Sox fans seem to think a straight up deal of Paredes for Duran is preferable (as they fear they would need to include more for Paredes)
     
    #3440 Castian Crew, Jan 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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