Houston Astros reinstate Carlos Correa in trade deal with the Twins, surprising Houston return
Carlos Correa, the former American League Rookie of the Year with the Houston Astros, has returned to his original team after seven seasons with the Minnesota Twins. The trade, which occurred ahead of Thursday's deadline, was reported by The Post's Jon Heyman.
Correa, who won the World Series with Houston in 2017, waived his no-trade clause for the deal to take place. The specific terms of the trade were not disclosed in the article. It is known, however, that the contract includes vesting options for each of the 2029-32 seasons.
Negotiations with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets for Correa fell through in the same offseason, leaving the door open for his return to Houston.
Since his return to the Astros, Correa has performed exceptionally well, far exceeding expectations. In eight games with the team this season, he has posted an OPS over 1.000 with a slash line of .406/.486/.563, including a home run, five RBI, and five walks.
For the overall 2025 season, Correa has a batting line around .267/.319/.386 with seven home runs and 31 RBI in 93 games. However, his performance specifically upon returning to Houston has been much stronger. At Houston in 2025, his batting average is around .293 at home and .266 on the road, showing solid all-around hitting.
Defensively, Correa, traditionally a shortstop, is now playing third base for the Astros, filling in for the injured Isaac Paredes. His advanced metrics this season include an average exit velocity of 91 mph and a hard hit percentage of 47.4%, indicating strong contact quality.
Correa’s return to Houston has not only boosted his individual stats but also his value to the team. He is already putting up 0.4 WAR (Wins Above Replacement) in just a handful of games, compared to 0.1 WAR in 93 games for Minnesota before the trade.
Carlos Correa's current contract with the Minnesota Twins is a six-year deal worth $200 million. As of the mentioned paragraph, he is having a subpar offensive season, with a batting average of .267, on-base percentage of .319, and slugging percentage of .386.
In the same season, Correa has hit 7 home runs in 364 plate appearances, a significant uptick in offensive production since his time with the Twins. It remains to be seen how Correa's performance will continue as he settles into his new role with the Astros.
- Carlos Correa, currently excelling in his second stint with the Houston Astros, showcased a remarkable OPS over 1.000 during the eight games he played this season, highlighting his success in the world of sports, specifically in the MLB.
- Despite having a subpar offensive season with the Minnesota Twins prior to the trade, Correa has significantly increased his home run production in the MLB this season, with seven home runs in 364 plate appearances, demonstrating his potential strength for the Astros in the world of sports, particularly baseball and the MLB.
