The Houston Astros struck gold this offseason with the Kyle Tucker trade, acquiring standout outfielder Cam Smith and third baseman Isaac Paredes.

Amid their latest injury, a "pretty serious" injury to All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes, the Astros could be forced to look for a third baseman at the trade deadline. With the deadline a week away, the Astros were linked by ESPN's Jorge Castillo to a potential Paredes replacement at the trade deadline.

PHOENIX - Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes sustained a "pretty significant" injury to his right hamstring and will be out "a while," manager Joe Espada said Tuesday, a blow to a lineup missing several key pieces.