Carlos Correa was a pivotal point to the Houston Astros' World Series win in 2017 before he decided to move on from the team and sign a deal with the Minnesota Twins as a free agent in 2021.
His career has gone through an up-and-down spiral since joining the Twins. He's dealt with a lot of injuries, slumps, and multiple losing seasons. Minnesota's farthest playoff stint with Correa has been in 2023, when the team lost in the ALDS to the Astros.
With the MLB trade deadline coming on Thursday, Correa's name has crept into trade talks, with the Houston Astros being the lone candidate to land the Platinum Glove shortstop.
A deal hasn't gotten past the talking stages, with the teams being far from a deal. However, Correa has expressed his interest in rejoining the team that drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2012.
Despite carrying a no-trade clause in his contract, it's been reported that Correa has spoken with friends on the Astros. He would be willing to waive the no-trade clause and transition to playing for Houston at third base, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
The Astros are looking for a third baseman to help fill the gap that Isaac Paredes left after going on the injured list with a hamstring strain.
In a blockbuster trade like this, Houston would have to take on Correa's contract, which has him signed through the 2032 season.
Correa is set to earn an average of $33.3 million a year until 2028, with a vesting option from 2029 to 2032.
With this news, it looks like Correa is ready for a change in scenery. In 93 games in 2025, he has a .267 batting average, .319 on-base percentage, .386 slugging percentage, .704 OPS, and has hit seven home runs and 31 RBI.