Reunion in Houston: Carlos Correa Traded to Astros by Twins

Carlos Correa is returning to Houston, giving the Astros an enormous — and acquainted — increase after they reacquired the shortstop from the Minnesota Twins simply earlier than Thursday’s commerce deadline, in accordance with an individual with direct information.

The individual spoke to The Related Press on the situation of anonymity as a result of the deal hadn’t been introduced. Extra phrases of the deal weren’t instantly obtainable.

Correa spent his first seven years in Houston, the place he grew to become some of the beloved gamers in franchise historical past, serving to the staff to 6 playoff appearances, three American League pennants and its first World Collection title in 2017 — a title tainted by a sign-stealing scandal. The highest choose within the 2012 beginner draft and 2015 AL Rookie of the 12 months was a part of the homegrown core that helped the Astros go from the league’s laughingstock to perennial contenders.

Correa has solely performed shortstop in his 11-year MLB profession however will nearly definitely transfer to 3rd base for the AL West leaders with shortstop Jeremy Peña near getting back from the injured listing. The Astros need assistance at third base with All-Star Isaac Paredes out indefinitely with a hamstring harm, and it is solely doable he doesn’t return till 2026. Peña, in the meantime, is already on a rehab task, and will return to Houston’s lineup as early as Friday, leaving third base because the place with the bigger fast want.

Whereas Correa’s bat has taken a downturn in 2025 after final 12 months, through which he hit .310/.388/.517, he is nonetheless managed a 92 OPS+ via a .267/.319/.386 line and .704 OPS: the common third baseman has a .711 OPS in 2025. If Correa rebounds on the plate with the shift again to Houston and a contender, all the higher for the Astros, however they won’t even want that degree of play from him for the deal to work of their favor.

Charismatic and an unquestioned chief within the clubhouse, Correa might assist impress a staff that has managed to stay atop the division standings regardless of coping with a number of accidents to each its lineup and pitching employees.

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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