Paredes played in Japan last season for the Chiba Lotte Marines, but had just a .634 OPS. At age 29 next season, it doesn't look like he'll play in MLB again.

Coming off a 2016 where he hit .222 for the Phillies, a major league gig figured to be hard to come by in Spring 2017, he made a smart career move. Parades should not have been a consideration anyway.

With only a .222 average, and five home runs in 2016, Paredes will likely get a training camp invite, but is not a lock to start the season on a Major League roster. He has no fantasy value.

Parades was an offensive disappointment after being claimed off waivers. He hit just .222 and is just organizational depth for Philadelphia at this point. He could find other employment this winter, as he has been successful in the past as a DH, who also has some ability to play multiple defensive positions.