Isaac Paredes of the Tampa Bay Rays plays defense during the 94th MLB All-Star Game at Globe Life Field on July 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images) ...

Paredes finished 18th in the American League MVP voting with the Rays in 2023. He was an All-Star in 2024, then struggled in his final 52 games of 2024 after a July trade to the Cubs.

Isaac Paredes of the Chicago Cubs throws the ball to first base against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Cincinnati. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) ...

With a .292 batting average, 10 homers, 37 RBIs and an .866 OPS through Friday, third baseman Isaac Paredes is the Rays' strongest candidate for the American League All-Star team.

Currently batting .245, Isaac Paredes has had a remarkable season with 16 home runs and 55 RBIs in 101 games. Numbers that have led to him being invited to the 2024 All Star Game, his second ...

Isaac Paredes’ style works at any ballpark, and is much-needed for this Cubs lineup. By Sahadev Sharma. Aug. 8, 2024. CHICAGO — It came as no surprise that Isaac Paredes’ first home run with ...

They now have an infielder in Paredes, who is hitting .245 with 16 homers and a .792 OPS, and won’t be eligible for free agency until after the 2027 season. He is earning $3.4 million this year.