HOUSTON -- Could All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes be close to returning to the Astros’ lineup? Based on comments made by manager Joe Espada prior to Wednesday’s game against the Rangers, it certainly appears to be a growing possibility.

Paredes, who suffered a severe right hamstring strain running the bases July 19 in Seattle, has been working out in West Palm Beach, Fla., for the past two weeks, including taking at-bats, running the bases and fielding ground balls. The Astros open a crucial three-game series Friday against the Mariners.

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