Carlos Correa’s free agency has just got another surprising twist. After his moves to the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets didn’t materialize, the All-Star shortstop now decided to return to the Minnesota Twins.

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Correa and the Twins have agreed to a six-year, $200 million deal. The contract, which is pending a physical review, includes a vesting option for additional four years and $70 million.

After a strong 2022 campaign with the Twins, which saw him bat .291 with 22 home runs, Correa opted out of the final two years of his contract to hit the free agency. The 28-year-old immediately became one of the biggest names on the market and ended up landing a 13-year, $350 million contract with the Giants.

However, the deal with the Giants came to a halt hours before Correa was set to be officially introduced as the franchise expressed concerns about his surgically repaired left ankle. The San Francisco team wanted more time to reconsider their commitment, but the player’s agent Scott Boras quickly pivoted and got a 12-year, $315 million offer from the Mets.

The Mets ended up pulling the plug as well since they discovered the same issues with Correa’s ankle the Giants did and wanted to renegotiate. The two sides spent a couple of weeks trying to settle their differences, but the talks went nowhere.

At that point, Boras circled back to the Twins, who were more comfortable with offering a longer deal to Correa since they already had him in the building for one year. As a result, they are getting one of the best shortstops in the game on a deal that could easily turn out to be a bargain.

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Free agent Carlos Correa, who recently agreed to a 12-year, $315 million contract with the New York Mets, is set to work through a medical issue with his new team following a physical exam. The Mets confirmed that Correa’s medical revealed that the player is exhibiting the same issues with his right leg that were evident during his time with the San Francisco Giants.

Hours before agreeing to his Mets contract, Correa’s previous deal with the Giants was put on hold after the team expressed concern about the shortstop’s lower right leg. The player underwent surgery on this part of his leg back in 2014 after breaking his fibula during a minor league game.

While the contract between Correa and the Mets has not yet been signed by both parties, it is believed that the Mets are still likely the sign the player despite his injury setback. There is, however, the possibility that the contract will be reworked, either whereby the term will be shortened or his proposed pay rate is reduced.

In over eight seasons in the MLB, Correa has a .836 OPS. As one of four shortstops available on free agency, Correa was expected to earn the most of the four before his deal with the Mets was put on hold.

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Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros is dealing with a back injury that the team hopes won’t keep him out for any of the American League Division Series.

Houston manager AJ Hinch announced on Thursday that Correa will sit out this weekend’s action with what has been described as “back discomfort.”

The dynamic shortstop missed a month of action earlier in the season after suffering a lower back injury during a game in mid-August. Despite coming back a week and a half ago, Correa hasn’t played since last Saturday due to ongoing discomfort in his back.

Correa, who has only played in 75 games for the Astros this season due to various injuries, will play it safe heading into the playoffs and rest during the Astros’ serious in Anaheim against the Angels.

It’s easy to see why the Astros want Correa to be healthy. He’s a key cog of their lineup when he is healthy enough to play, having hit .279 with 21 home runs in limited playing time this season.

Instead of forcing the issue, the team will rest Correa and hope that he’s on the mend for next Friday’s ALDS opener. The Astros are set to face the winner of the AL Wild Card game in the playoff’s first round.

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Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that they are placing shortstop Carlos Correa on the injured list after the 24-year-old suffered a fractured rib. According to Astros’ general manager Jeff Luhnow, Correa will miss four to six weeks of action while rehabbing.

The team called up Myles Straw from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.

Luhnow told reporters that Correa got injured on Tuesday morning at his home, but didn’t want to provide further details.

“It’s more frustrating for him,” – Luhnow added. “Our team is built to withstand a few injuries and should be fine … We also have to remmeber he didn’t start playing until June in his rookie year and won the (American League Rookie of the Year) award.”

“He can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time. The focus is to get him back healthy, help us in the second half and really obviously help in the postseason because that’s where we need him the most.”

Correa made 50 appearances for Houston this season and was a difference maker for the team during his time on the field. He batted .295, managing 11 home runs and 35 RBIs this year.

The injury couldn’t come at a worse moment for the Astros, as they previously lost outfielder George Springer and infielder Aledmys Diaz to hamstring injuries. To make things worse, their All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve is still not fully fit to play as he suffers from right leg fatigue.

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Carlos Correa’s free agency has just got another surprising twist. After his moves to the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets didn’t materialize, the All-Star shortstop now decided to return to the Minnesota Twins.

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Correa and the Twins have agreed to a six-year, $200 million deal. The contract, which is pending a physical review, includes a vesting option for additional four years and $70 million.

After a strong 2022 campaign with the Twins, which saw him bat .291 with 22 home runs, Correa opted out of the final two years of his contract to hit the free agency. The 28-year-old immediately became one of the biggest names on the market and ended up landing a 13-year, $350 million contract with the Giants.

However, the deal with the Giants came to a halt hours before Correa was set to be officially introduced as the franchise expressed concerns about his surgically repaired left ankle. The San Francisco team wanted more time to reconsider their commitment, but the player’s agent Scott Boras quickly pivoted and got a 12-year, $315 million offer from the Mets.

The Mets ended up pulling the plug as well since they discovered the same issues with Correa’s ankle the Giants did and wanted to renegotiate. The two sides spent a couple of weeks trying to settle their differences, but the talks went nowhere.

At that point, Boras circled back to the Twins, who were more comfortable with offering a longer deal to Correa since they already had him in the building for one year. As a result, they are getting one of the best shortstops in the game on a deal that could easily turn out to be a bargain.

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Free agent Carlos Correa, who recently agreed to a 12-year, $315 million contract with the New York Mets, is set to work through a medical issue with his new team following a physical exam. The Mets confirmed that Correa’s medical revealed that the player is exhibiting the same issues with his right leg that were evident during his time with the San Francisco Giants.

Hours before agreeing to his Mets contract, Correa’s previous deal with the Giants was put on hold after the team expressed concern about the shortstop’s lower right leg. The player underwent surgery on this part of his leg back in 2014 after breaking his fibula during a minor league game.

While the contract between Correa and the Mets has not yet been signed by both parties, it is believed that the Mets are still likely the sign the player despite his injury setback. There is, however, the possibility that the contract will be reworked, either whereby the term will be shortened or his proposed pay rate is reduced.

In over eight seasons in the MLB, Correa has a .836 OPS. As one of four shortstops available on free agency, Correa was expected to earn the most of the four before his deal with the Mets was put on hold.

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Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros is dealing with a back injury that the team hopes won’t keep him out for any of the American League Division Series.

Houston manager AJ Hinch announced on Thursday that Correa will sit out this weekend’s action with what has been described as “back discomfort.”

The dynamic shortstop missed a month of action earlier in the season after suffering a lower back injury during a game in mid-August. Despite coming back a week and a half ago, Correa hasn’t played since last Saturday due to ongoing discomfort in his back.

Correa, who has only played in 75 games for the Astros this season due to various injuries, will play it safe heading into the playoffs and rest during the Astros’ serious in Anaheim against the Angels.

It’s easy to see why the Astros want Correa to be healthy. He’s a key cog of their lineup when he is healthy enough to play, having hit .279 with 21 home runs in limited playing time this season.

Instead of forcing the issue, the team will rest Correa and hope that he’s on the mend for next Friday’s ALDS opener. The Astros are set to face the winner of the AL Wild Card game in the playoff’s first round.

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Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that they are placing shortstop Carlos Correa on the injured list after the 24-year-old suffered a fractured rib. According to Astros’ general manager Jeff Luhnow, Correa will miss four to six weeks of action while rehabbing.

The team called up Myles Straw from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move.

Luhnow told reporters that Correa got injured on Tuesday morning at his home, but didn’t want to provide further details.

“It’s more frustrating for him,” – Luhnow added. “Our team is built to withstand a few injuries and should be fine … We also have to remmeber he didn’t start playing until June in his rookie year and won the (American League Rookie of the Year) award.”

“He can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time. The focus is to get him back healthy, help us in the second half and really obviously help in the postseason because that’s where we need him the most.”

Correa made 50 appearances for Houston this season and was a difference maker for the team during his time on the field. He batted .295, managing 11 home runs and 35 RBIs this year.

The injury couldn’t come at a worse moment for the Astros, as they previously lost outfielder George Springer and infielder Aledmys Diaz to hamstring injuries. To make things worse, their All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve is still not fully fit to play as he suffers from right leg fatigue.

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