Failing to fortify the pitching staff with any external additions will only magnify each start Spencer Arrighetti makes.

Will Middlebrooks mocked the Astros for accusing the Red Sox of sign-stealing, highlighting the irony amid a heated game that saw benches clear at Fenway.

Paredes has been out since July 19. The Astros added Carlos Correa and Ramón Urías at the deadline in anticipation of a prolonged absence.

Red Sox announcer Will Middlebrooks criticized the Astros for being upset Boston was stealing signs during its 7-3 win on Saturday.

That didn't stop current NESN analyst and former Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks from taking a nicely-timed shot at the Astros for their history with sign stealing.

But, considering Walker made $20 million over three years compared to the $20 million he's making in 2025, the Astros' first baseman is being grossly overpaid for his production.

The Astros have the second-ranked team batting average in the AL at .258. Boston is 65-54 overall and 26-32 on the road. The Red Sox have the ninth-best team ERA in the majors at 3.74.

Houston Astros (64-51, first in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (61-54, third in the AL East) ...

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -120, Yankees +101; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees host the Houston Astros on Friday to start a three-game series.