The Houston Astros received encouraging news in their playoff push, as Isaac Paredes shared a positive update on his injury rehab. The third baseman, sidelined since mid-July with a right hamstring strain, reported progress during light defensive drills and running work this week—giving Houston a reason for optimism as the AL West standings tighten.

According to the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara, who posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), Paredes said he will travel to Florida this week to continue his rehab. Speaking through an interpreter , Paredes said he is “not 100 percent yet but felt very good” during light defensive work and running earlier in the day. He added that his recovery is day to day and said “hopefully I’ll be back this season.”

Before the injury, the Astros

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