Houston Astros secure Carlos Correa in trade from Minnesota Twins for surprising Houston reunion
Carlos Correa Returns to the Houston Astros
After spending two seasons with the Minnesota Twins, All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa is heading back to the Houston Astros. The trade, confirmed by The Post's Jon Heyman, came about following Correa waiving his no-trade clause specifically for this deal.
Correa, who won the 2015 American League Rookie of the Year award and the 2017 World Series with the Astros, is in the third year of a six-year, $200 million contract. The Twins took on about $33 million of his remaining salary, which totals roughly $96 million through 2028. His contract also includes club options from 2029 to 2032 that could vest based on performance.
In the current season, Correa is experiencing a down year offensively, hitting .267/.319/.386 with seven home runs in 364 plate appearances. However, he is expected to play third base for the Astros, with Isaac Paredes injured. It's important to note that Correa has exclusively played shortstop in his MLB career until now.
In the trade, the Twins received pitcher Matt Mikulski. The Astros acquired Correa primarily to fill third base due to injury needs.
Key contract details after the 2025 trade summary:
- Contract length: Through the 2028 season
- Total remaining salary: About $96 million
- Average annual salary: Approx. $33 million
- Club options: 2029–2032, potentially vesting
- Waived no-trade clause specifically for Houston trade
- Twins absorbed roughly $33 million of his salary
- Astros acquired him primarily to fill third base due to injury needs
Correa's return to Houston marks a reunion with the team where he began his Major League Baseball career and achieved notable success. The Astros will be hoping that Correa can regain his form and help them towards another World Series title.
Carlos Correa's return to the Houston Astros, the team where he found marked success, marks his re-entry into the MLB scene after a brief stint with the Minnesota Twins. As a key figure in their 2017 World Series victory, Correa's on-field performance in sports such as baseball, specifically in the Major League Baseball (MLB), will be crucial in the Astros' pursuit of another championship in the world of sports.
