Trading Isaac Paredes is going to be more and more difficult for one reason for Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown.

The Pirates made a splash this season by bringing in some star players. Pittsburgh never went behind the top free agents. Instead, they focused on signing some experienced veterans. Brandon Lowe and Marcell Ozuna will level up their offence as they seek to make the playoffs.

It’s looking increasingly likely that the deal that sent Christian Vazquez to the Houston Astros for Wilyer Abreu will be remembered not only as Chaim Bloom’s best trade during his tenure at the helm of the Red Sox,