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From the Astros’ side, sending Tucker away raises questions about their long-term strategy. While they received talented players in exchange, including Paredes who can fill positions at both third base and first base, many baseball analysts are puzzled by the decision to part with a player of Tucker's caliber, especially with just one year remaining before he hits free agency.
The Astros may be counting on Paredes to thrive in their lineup, leveraging the hitter-friendly dimensions of Minute Maid Park. However, Snyder warned that the Astros must be prepared to make additional significant moves to recover from letting go of Tucker, especially with the uncertainty surrounding other key players like Alex Bregman, who has also become a free agent.