Paredes Benched for Mental Reset During 0-for-15 Skid
Houston manager Joe Espada is sitting Paredes for at least one game, saying a mental break will benefit the struggling infielder.
Astros manager Joe Espada announced Isaac Paredes will get a break from the lineup after going 0-for-15. Espada noted Paredes has been pressing and trying to do too much at the plate. Despite some recent clutch contributions, the manager believes rest will help him reset mentally. The absence is expected to cover today and tomorrow.
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