The Houston Astros initially placed Isaac Paredes on the IL back in mid-July after he suffered a severe right hamstring strain. However, with the playoffs around the corner, it sounds like Paredes is finally set to return.

Reports indicate that the Astros plan to activate the 26-year-old infielder from the IL on Friday before the game against the Seattle Mariners, according to team beat writer Brian McTaggart. It's said that Paredes will be available for the pivotal three-game series against the Mariners.

“Source: Isaac Paredes is expected to be reinstated from the IL tonight by the Astros and be available for the huge series against the Mariners. He was hitting .259/.359/.470 with a team-high 19 HRs and 50 RBIs in 94 games before straining his hamstring July 19 in Seattle.” Article

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