Carlos Correa Injury News & Updates

Correa went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and one walk in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Astros in Game 2 of the ALDS.

The star shortstop was an RBI machine in this contest, accounting for half of his team's runs to help tie up the series. Correa was preparing himself for a postseason mentality at the end of the regular season, finishing the year with a 0.840 OPS across 15 games in September, his best mark of any month. That success has translated into October as he now is slashing .533/.588/.733 across four games this postseason and he has also contributed four RBI.

Correa (hand) is in Minnesota's lineup for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Astros, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Correa didn't seem to be too concerned after getting hit in the hand by a pitch toward the end of Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series, and he's officially good to go Saturday. Correa went 3-for-7 with an RBI during the wild-card round and will look to maintain his momentum heading into a series against his former team.

X-rays on Correa's right hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch in the eight inning of Wednesday's game against Toronto, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Correa was able to remain the game after taking a 99-mph Jordan Romano fastball off his hand in the eighth inning. Correa said after the game that he's "good to go," so it seems likely he'll be able to suit up for Minnesota's AL Divisional Series matchup against Houston.

Correa (foot) told reporters Monday that he's ready to go for the American League Wild Card Series against the Blue Jays, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Correa hasn't played for the Twins in two weeks due to a flare-up with the plantar fasciitis in his left foot. He's been participating in simulated games in Minneapolis, though, and says his foot is feeling better. Correa batted only .230/.312/.399 for Minnesota this season while battling through the nagging foot issue, but he's certainly capable of providing a big boost in the playoffs, if healthy.

Correa (foot) will not rejoin the Twins before the end of the regular season, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

The original plan had been for Correa to travel with the Twins to Colorado for their final series of the regular season. However, the decision has been made for him to stay back and participate in simulated games instead. It is not being viewed as a setback, as Correa still appears in line to play in Game 1 of the Wild Card round next week. The veteran shortstop has been plagued by plantar fasciitis and will finish the 2023 season having slashed a disappointing .230/.312/.399 with 18 home runs over 135 games.

Correa (plantar fasciitis) is expected to return from the injured list when first eligible Sept. 29 in Coors Field, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Correa's plantar fasciitis got bad enough that he needs a 10-day rest period, but the hope is that he can make it back after a minimum stay. Royce Lewis (hamstring) could also end up on the shelf after a scheduled MRI this weekend, so Kyle Farmer will play roughly every day and Willi Castro will be used more in the infield.

Correa (plantar fasciitis) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Correa has dealt with lingering plantar fasciitis for much of the season, but he aggravated the issue Monday and went for an MRI Tuesday. He will be eligible to return Sept. 29 in Coors Field. Kyle Farmer should assume a prominent role and Trevor Larnach was recalled from Triple-A to allow Willi Castro to spend more time in the infield with Royce Lewis (hamstring) also ailing.

Correa (plantar fasciitis) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Reds.

Correa underwent an MRI Tuesday after his plantar fasciitis flared up Monday and the team has not released the results. Kyle Farmer is starting at shortstop and hitting sixth. The Twins have an off day Thursday before a weekend homestand against the Angels.

Correa, who is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds, underwent an MRI on his left foot, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.comreports.

The 28-year-old has played through plantar fasciitis in his left foot throughout the season, and the issue flared up during Monday's loss to Cincinnati. Bench coach Jayce Tingler said the team is approaching the injury as a day-to-day concern and noted that Correa has typically been able to return to action relatively quickly this season after aggravating the issue.

Correa (foot) is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati.

Correa had to be removed from Monday's loss to the Reds after aggravating the plantar fasciitis in his left foot, so it's no surprise he's not in the lineup a day later. It's an issue the infielder has dealt with for much of the season and also caused him to miss a couple games last week. How much time Correa might miss this time around isn't clear, although at this point the Twins are calling him day-to-day. Kyle Farmer is filling in at shortstop Tuesday.

Correa was removed from Monday's game against the Reds in the second inning after re-aggravating his left plantar fasciitis, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Correa ran a long way to track down a fly ball in the bottom of the first inning, and he was removed in the top half of the second. The shortstop has been battling plantar fasciitis since late May, and this latest setback could force him to miss time. The team will likely re-evaluate Correa on Tuesday to determine his availability moving forward. In the meantime, look for Kyle Farmer to see opportunities at shortstop.

Correa remains out of the lineup Thursday versus the White Sox.

It's the second straight absence for Correa, who has battled plantar fasciitis throughout the summer. He could be in for regular maintenance days down the stretch with the Twins holding a commanding lead on first place in the AL Central standings. Kyle Farmer will play shortstop and bat eighth Thursday in Chicago.

Correa is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rays.

It looks to be a rare day off for the veteran Correa after he went 1-for-8 at the plate in the first two games of the series. Kyle Farmer is at shortstop and batting ninth Wednesday.

Correa went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and an RBI in Monday's 8-3 win over the Guardians. He also reached base when he was struck by a pitch for the fourth time this season.

Though Correa acknowledged toward the end of August that he has continued to battle plantar fasciitis in his left foot, he hasn't seemed to be affected at the plate of late. He'll head into Wednesday's series finale in Cleveland riding a five-game hitting streak, during which he's slashed .429/.478/.571 with one home run, five RBI and four runs. Correa will start at shortstop and bat fifth Wednesday.

Correa told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic on Sunday that, since being diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his left foot in late May, "every step is a struggle."

"Every step is a struggle. It's not easy to deal with," Correa said. "Out of all the things I've played with in my career, there's nothing more painful than what I've been through this year. But I'm pushing through it. If it had been a free-agent year, I probably would have sat out more time to let it heal. But I'm here to help the team win games. Just my presence, I feel I need to be out there." Correa's nagging foot issue no doubt at least partly explains his struggles this season, as he's managed just a .708 OPS through 117 games. He has been better of late with an .882 OPS across his last 18 contests and said he feels an obligation to continue playing through discomfort as the Twins try to wrap up a playoff spot.

Correa (foot) is playing shortstop and batting cleanup Friday versus the Pirates in his return to the lineup.

Correa didn't play in Wednesday's win over the Tigers due to what the Twins simply referred to as soreness, but it's reasonable to assume it was foot-related since he's been playing through plantar fasciitis for a while. He's feeling well enough to give it a go Friday after Thursday's off day, though, as he and his Minnesota teammates take on Andre Jackson and the Pirates.

Correa's absence from the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers is a result of him feeling sore after he legged out an infield single in the sixth inning of Tuesday's 5-3 win, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Correa didn't appear to be in too much pain after he reached first on the base hit, as he was able to stay in the game and play the full nine innings. The Twins haven't provided much clarity on the source of Correa's soreness, but the injury could be related to his foot, given that he's been playing through plantar fasciitis for multiple months. Regardless, Correa isn't believed to be dealing with anything significant, and the Twins believe that after a maintenance day Wednesday followed by a team off day Thursday, the 28-year-old will be good to go for Friday's series opener versus the Pirates.

Correa is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

The Twins haven't indicated that Correa is nursing an injury, but he'll remain on the bench for the second time in three games after he previously received a day off in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Phillies. Correa returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 5-3 win over Detroit and went 1-for-3 with a run scored, but he'll give way to Kyle Farmer at shortstop in the day game after a night game.

Correa isn't in the Twins' lineup Sunday against the Phillies.

After extending his hitting streak to eight games Saturday, Correa will get a breather for Sunday's series finale. Kyle Farmer will replace Correa at shortstop and bat seventh.

Correa went 2-for-3 with three-run homer, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 9-3 win over the Tigers.

Correa got the best of Joey Wentz on Monday, with a run-scoring double in the first inning and an opposite-field three-run shot in the second. Correa snapped a 16-game homer drought, during which he hit just .154 (10-for-65) with six RBI and three runs scored. On the season, the 28-year-old shortstop is now slashing .224/.297/.458 with 13 homers, 52 RBI and 41 runs scored through 102 games.

Correa is not in Thursday's lineup against the Mariners.

Several Twins regulars are getting the day off against righty George Kirby. Correa is slashing .298/.365/.421 with one home run, nine runs and five RBI in 14 games this month. Kyle Farmer is starting at shortstop and batting eighth.

Correa went 2-for-6 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mariners.

Correa tacked on the Twins' last run of the game with his ninth-inning solo shot. The shortstop had gone 16 games without a homer, though he hit .281 (18-for-64) over that span, showing an overall improvement in his batting. For the season, he's at a .234/.309/.416 slash line with 12 homers, 42 RBI, 36 runs scored, 20 doubles and two triples through 85 contests.

Correa went 4-for-5 with a double, a run and an RBI in Monday's 8-4 win against the Royals.

Correa batted out of the leadoff spot for the fourth straight game and was a catalyst for the offense with his 12th career four-hit performance. It's a small sample size, but since moving atop the batting order, Correa has gone 8-for-17 with three runs and has boosted his season batting average by 16 points to .228. Given that success, it wouldn't be surprising if he remains in the leadoff spot for the foreseeable future.

Correa is not in Wednesday's lineup against Atlanta.

Correa is hitting .216 with five home runs and 24 strikeouts in 22 games this month. Kyle Farmer will start at shortstop and hit cleanup against lefty Kolby Allard.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Tigers.

Correa got the Twins on the board with his sixth-inning solo shot, which was his second long ball in the last three games. The shortstop has hit safely in six of his last seven contests, going 8-for-27 (.296) in that span. He's had a fairly solid June, but he's still hitting just .220 with a .718 OPS, 11 homers, 37 RBI, 23 runs scored, no stolen bases, 15 doubles and two triples through 68 games this season. Five of his homers have come this month.

Correa went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Brewers.

The shortstop crushed a Devin Williams changeup to left field in the ninth inning for a two-run homer -- the first regular-season walk-off home run of Correa's career, although he does have two in the playoffs. The 28-year-old is catching fire in June, going yard three times in the last five games and batting .276 (8-for-29) with eight RBI over seven contests since returning from a three-games absence to deal with plantar fasciitis in his left heel.

Correa went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Blue Jays.

With the Twins down 3-1 in the eighth inning, the shortstop clubbed a slider from Adam Cimber into the left-field seats to put his team in the lead for good. Correa has gone yard twice in the last three games, giving him eight homers on the season, but he continues to have trouble building any real momentum at the plate -- over his last 10 games. he's batting just .194 (7-for-36)

Correa went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Rays.

Correa singled in his first at-bat before crushing a leadoff homer his second time around to put the Twins up 1-0 in the top of the fourth. It was his seventh long ball of the season and his first since May 13 against the Cubs as the shortstop continues to try and gut it out while dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left heel. Correa's average now sits at .210 following the two-hit outing Thursday and he's gone just 4-for-24 at the plate over his last six games.

Correa (heel) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Rays.

Correa will start at shortstop and bat third versus the Rays and right-hander Zach Eflin after missing another stretch of games due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot. It's something he might have to manage the rest of the way, and his numbers so far have already been relatively poor.

Correa (heel) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Assuming Correa doesn't come off the bench to play, this will make four of five games that the shortstop won't be able to play as he continues to be stymied by plantar Fasciitis in his left heel. With Correa again out of the lineup, Kyle Farmer will get the start at shortstop and hit eighth. Correa should still be considered day-to-day, but fantasy managers will need to monitor this situation for the foreseeable future.

Corres (heel) remains sidelined Saturday against the Guardians.

Correa's right ankle caused much consternation over the winter, but it's been his left leg which has caused problems this season. He's been dealing with plantar fasciitis since late May, and while it's yet to send him to the injured list, he's now missed three of the last four games. It's possible he's back in the lineup Sunday, but the Twins have a scheduled off day, so they could keep him sidelined Sunday in order to give him four consecutive days to rest. Kyle Farmer will start at shortstop in his absence.

Correa (heel) isn't starting Friday against the Guardians.

Correa aggravated the plantar fasciitis in his left heel during Thursday's contest, but the good news is it seems he could return as soon as Saturday, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. In the meantime, Kyle Farmer will start at shortstop Friday and bat eighth.

Correa aggravated the plantar fasciitis in his left heel during Thursday's game against Cleveland, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Correa had seemingly recovered from a combination of a muscle strain and plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but it seems the latter remains an issue. It's still unknown how long Correa will be out, but it's possible he's facing a trip to the injured list this time around.

Correa was removed from Thursday's game against Cleveland early, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

The reason for Correa's early exit is unclear, but the Twins should provide more details in the near future. The 28-year-old shortstop had been dealing with a foot injury, so it's possible his old injury flared back up. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.

Correa is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Astros.

Correa had played the last three contests after missing a little time with a heel issue and plantar fasciitis, but he'll take a seat for this one. Kyle Farmer is playing shortstop.

Correa went 1-for-4 in his return to Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

Correa was slotted back in at shortstop and hit third after sitting out Saturday's game while managing some foot and heel discomfort. He singled his first time up and nearly missed a home run to center in the eighth. It's been an unusually slow season thus far at the plate for the 28-year-old, who is now slashing .216/.392/.700 with six homers, 24 RBI, 14 runs and a 24:45 BB:K over 201 plate appearances.

Correa is hitting third and playing shortstop against the Blue Jays on Sunday.

Correa missed Saturday's contest against Toronto, but he's back in the lineup as expected for the series finale. Fantasy GMs should expect Minnesota to give Correa an occasional day of rest during the summer months to manage his plantar fasciitis and keep him healthy down the stretch.

Correa is not in the starting lineup Saturday against Toronto.

Correa made his return to the lineup Friday after missing a few games with foot and heel discomfort, which is now understood to be plantar fasciitis. The 28-year-old went 1-for-3 with two walks in Friday's 3-1 loss and will be replaced at shortstop by Kyle Farmer, who will bat eighth versus the Blue Jays.

Correa (foot/heel) is in the Twins' lineup Friday versus the Blue Jays, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Correa has been sidelined for much of this week due to foot and heel discomfort, but he tested it all out during a pregame workout and felt good enough to give it a go in the series opener against Toronto. Given the diagnosis here -- plantar fasciitis along with a muscle strain in the arch of his left foot -- more days off for rest and treatment should be expected even as Correa thankfully manages to avoid the injured list.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday that he's optimistic Correa (foot) will be able to avoid the injured list, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Correa hasn't played since Monday due to plantar fasciitis in his left heel and a muscle strain in the arch of the same foot, but Baldelli's comments suggest that the star shortstop could be back in action sometime during Minnesota's three-game weekend series against the Blue Jays. It's something that Correa might have to manage for a while, taking off-and-on breaks.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said prior to Wednesday's game against the Giants that Correa is dealing with a muscle strain in the arch of his left foot in addition to plantar fasciitis in his heel, John Shipley of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "I think we get to Friday and some of our decisions might be made for us," Baldelli said, when asked if Correa would require a stint on the 10-day injured list.

After undergoing an MRI on Tuesday, Correa was revealed to be dealing with bruising and inflammation to the heel, but Baldelli's latest update suggests the veteran shortstop's injury could be more serious. Correa is out of the lineup for the second day in a row Wednesday, and the Twins still seem to be holding out hope that the 28-year-old can show enough improvement coming out of Thursday's off day to avoid the IL. Kyle Farmer is filling in at shortstop Wednesday and would be the primary option to pick up starts at the position if Correa requires a shutdown of any length of time.

Correa (heel) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Correa's move to the bench for the day game after a night game comes as little surprise after an MRI administered on his bruised left heel Tuesday revealed inflammation. The Twins are treating Correa as day-to-day for the time being, presumably with the hope that he'll be fit to return to the lineup at some point during the weekend series with Toronto following a team off day Thursday. Kyle Farmer will pick up another start at shortstop Wednesday while Correa sits for a second consecutive day.

An MRI on Correa's bruised left heel showed inflammation and he's unlikely to play Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Correa was scratched from the lineup Tuesday due to the issue. With an off day Thursday, Correa would get three days off if he sits out Wednesday's game. Kyle Farmer started at shortstop in Tuesday's game and will likely stay at the position until Correa returns.

Correa was scratched from the lineup Tuesday due to a bruised left heel, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

This sounds like a day-to-day type of situation for Correa. Kyle Farmer will play shortstop and bat sixth versus the Giants and right-hander Alex Cobb. Donovan Solano is playing third base and hitting second.

Correa went 2-for-5 with one double, two RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 16-3 win over the Cubs.

After a slow start to the season (hitting .185 with a .624 OPS through his first 32 games), Correa is hitting .333 (7-for-21) with a home run and four doubles in his last five games. He has a 1.058 OPS over that span.

Correa went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 11-1 rout of the Cubs.

He piled up his production after the game was well in hand, connecting on a solo shot in the seventh inning and a two-run single in the eighth. Correa is showing signs of life at the plate -- he's cracked an extra-base hit in four straight games and has three of his six homers on the season in May, along with 11 of his 21 RBI -- but through 11 contests on the month he's still batting just .196 (9-for-46).

Correa went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 5-3 victory over the Padres.

Correa has had a slow start to the season as he's hitting just .191 with a .646 OPS. He came through with a key double late in the game to give the Twins the lead, so perhaps it's a sign he's set to break out of his slump. He's drawing walks (10.6 BB%) and striking out (21 K%) at similar rates to his career averages, so he may be just a bit unlucky so far with a .204 BABIP.

Correa went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Thursday's 7-1 win over Kansas City.

Correa's 421-foot shot in the fourth inning extended Minnesota's lead to 7-1. The star shortstop still has some work to do to get back to his normal standard, as he's slashing just .205/.280/.373 to start off the year.

Correa went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 10-4 loss to Washington.

Correa singled in a run in the fifth to make the score 5-2 Nationals. The infielder has scuffled out of the gate, and this was his first multi-hit game since last week against the Yankees. It should only be a matter of time until Correa starts piling up the hits again.

Correa went 2-for-3 with one homer, one RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Yankees.

Correa made his presence known after missing the previous four games, smacking his first homer of the year. Fantasy managers can rest easy knowing that the superstar is clearly not hobbled by his previous back issues. The former first overall pick in the 2012 MLB draft will look to keep justifying his $200,000,000 contract as the season gets into full swing.

Correa (back) is in the Twins' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Yankees.

He missed three games with a back issue but is at shortstop and batting second Thursday. Correa is off to a rough 6-for-33 start at the plate this season.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli believes that Correa (back) will be in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Baldelli notes that Correa will go through an "intense" day in the batting cage as a final test, and that the shortstop was able to work out Tuesday. The shortstop is out of action again for Wednesday's game against the White Sox while dealing with middle back spasms. It's concerning to see Correa missing games in the early part of the season, but it sounds like Minnesota is being extra careful with the 29-year-old.

Correa (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Correa will take a seat for the third straight game while he contends with a middle back spasms, but he's listed as an available option off the bench and is still seemingly on track to avoid a stint on the 10-day injured list. Kyle Farmer will start at shortstop Wednesday and should remain the primary option at the position until Correa is deemed ready to rejoin the lineup.

Correa (back) remained out of the Twins' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the White Sox.

It's the second straight game that Correa has missed with a middle back spasm. The injury is considered a day-to-day situation. Kyle Farmer will fill in again at shortstop Tuesday.

Correa (back) remained out of the Twins' lineup for Monday's contest versus the White Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Correa was initially expected to be back in there Monday after sitting out Sunday with some back tightness, but the Twins have opted to give him another day. He should have a good chance of playing Tuesday. Kyle Farmer will handle shortstop Monday.

Correa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Kyle Farmer will draw the starting nod at shortstop while Correa sits out for the first time this season in what appears to be a maintenance day. Through his first eight starts, Correa is hitting just .182 with no home runs or stolen bases and only two runs and two RBI.

Correa (personal) returned to Twins' camp Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Correa was away for a few days to be with his newborn son. He expects to return to Grapefruit League action on Friday. Correa is 3-for-9 with one walk in four games so far this spring.

Correa has left Twins camp in preparation for the birth of his second son, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Correa figures to be away for a handful of days to take care of more important business before returning to camp. He's 3-for-9 with a walk and two strikeouts so far during Grapefruit League play.

Correa is set to make his Grapefruit League debut Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

The condition of Correa's ankle was a major topic of conversation this offseason, but he reported to camp healthy and with no limitations. Him not playing in the Twins' first five games seems to be more about getting the veteran treatment and easing into things. Correa is expected to leave camp for a bit at some point in March with his wife due to give birth to the couple's second child soon.

Correa will not play for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Correa's wife is due with the couple's second child at the same time the WBC will take place, and Hayes reports the Twins don't want the shortstop to be juggling both family and the tournament. The shortstop re-signed with the Twins after a tumultuous offseason,and he'll spend the 2023 spring training in the Grapefruit League.

Correa passed his physical, and the Twins are expected to officially announce his signing to a six-year, $200 million contract later Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

For most free agents who come to terms with teams on a contract, the physical exam is usually a formality, but Correa's ability to pass his medical tests is more noteworthy after he previously had deals with the Giants and Mets fall through earlier this winter due to reported concern about a previous surgery he had back in 2014 to address a fractured right fibula. Given that the Twins had a chance to get an extended evaluation while Correa played for the team on a one-year, $35.1 million deal last season, they were evidently more comfortable than the Giants and Mets in handing the 28-year-old shortstop a lavish new contract. Though Correa is guaranteed $200 million in the deal through the 2028 season, his contract contains playing time-based vesting options from the 2029 through 2032 seasons that could net him up to an additional $70 million.

Correa agreed to a six-year, $200 million deal with the Twins on Tuesday, pending a physical, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The "pending a physical" part of this news carries far more weight than it does for most similar announcements, as Correa has already agreed to deals with both the Giants and Mets this winter, only for both two fall through following a medical examination. The Twins are presumably more comfortable with Correa's medicals, having just seen him up close for a full season, and they're also only on the hook through the shortstop's age-33 season. If Correa's troublesome ankle doesn't turn out to be an issue, he could remain a Twin for another decade, as the contract also contains a vesting option for a further four years.

Correa and the Mets are slated to resume contract negotiations soon, Dan Martin of The New York Post reports.

The two sides agreed to hit pause on talks over the holidays but are ready to start things up again now that we've reached the new year. At issue, of course, is the condition of Correa's surgically-repaired right ankle, an old injury which was flagged during physicals with the Giants and then the Mets. There seems to be optimism that the Mets and Correa will be able to work something out, although it's far from a guarantee. Hopefully we should have a resolution one way or another this week.

The Mets have yet to formally announce Correa's signing after an issue cropped up during the star infielder's physical exam Thursday and Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

According to Heyman, the holdup in making Correa's 12-year, $315 million deal official is concern about the right ankle he had surgically repaired in 2014. The ankle issue is what originally prompted the Giants to back off from signing Correa to a previously agreed-upon 13-year, $350 million deal last week, which allowed the Mets to swoop in and come to terms with the 28-year-old. Though another team could theoretically re-enter negotiations with Correa, both his camp and the Mets' are optimistic that a contract will be finalized coming out of the holiday. Assuming Correa ultimately puts pen to paper on a deal, he'll be installed as the Mets' everyday third baseman, allowing Francisco Lindor to continue playing shortstop.

Correa agreed Wednesday with the Mets on a 12-year, $315 million contract after his previous deal with the Giants fell through due to an unspecified issue that arose during his physical, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

A week ago, Correa and the Giants came to terms on a 13-year, $350 million contract that was expected to be formally announced Tuesday, but San Francisco elected to postpone the signing due to the medical concern. Because that contract with the Giants was never finalized, the Mets were able to swoop in and quickly hammer out a deal with Correa, who loses an extra year and $35 million in the new pact yet still becomes the seventh player in MLB history to sign a contract worth north of $300 million. With two-time Gold Glove Award winner Francisco Lindor installed as the Mets' everyday shortstop, Correa has agreed to play third base and should quickly gain eligibility at the position early in the 2023 season. Correa won't benefit from much of an upgrade with the change from San Francisco's Oracle Park to New York's Citi Field since both ballparks have historically skewed more pitcher-friendly, but the 28-year-old will be part of a Mets lineup that would seem to be much stronger than the Giants', at least on pap

Correa's announcement press conference was put on hold Tuesday after a medical concern emerged during his physical, Ronald Blum of The Associated Press reports.

Correa and the Giants agreed to a 13-year, $350 million deal last Tuesday, but the contract, like all contracts, was pending a physical. Correa's physical has indeed turned something up, though whether or not the issue is serious enough to cancel the deal or force the shortstop to accept reduced terms is not yet clear. Correa hasn't been a picture of health throughout his big-league career, landing on the injured list seven times in eight seasons, though he's appeared in 89 percent of his team's games over the last three seasons.

Correa agreed to a 13-year, $350 million contract with the Giants on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The 28-year-old turned down his $35.1 million option with Minnesota for 2023 and cashed in on a megadeal with San Francisco. Correa had a .291/.366/.467 slash line with 22 home runs, 64 RBI and 70 runs in 136 games last season.

Correa declined his $35.1 million player option for 2023 on Monday and has entered free agency.

Last March, Correa signed a one-year, $35.1 million deal with the Twins that included player options for the same salary figures in 2023 and 2024. The player options gave Correa some extra security in the event he suffered a major injury or saw a dramatic downturn in performance, but he generally enjoyed good health in his lone season in Minnesota while slashing .291/.366/.467 with 22 home runs and 64 RBI across 590 plate appearances. The 28-year-old Correa should be one of the top players in this winter's free agency class and will likely try to secure a longer-term deal this time around.

Correa is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Jermaine Palacios will fill in at shortstop while Correa gets a breather in the season finale. The 28-year-old holds a $35.1 million player option for 2023, but he may prefer to try his luck on the open market after a solid first season in Minnesota in which he hit .291 with 22 home runs, 64 RBI and 70 runs.

Correa went 2-for-5 a two-run home run in Friday's victory over the Tigers.

Correa's two-run shot came in the seventh inning and sent Mark Contreras home. It was Correa's 22nd homer of the season, his seventh of the month, and his first in 15 days. The shortstop has found his stride at the end of the season, picking up hits in all but five out of 27 games this month and slashing .345/.405/.600. During the span of this month, Correa took his batting average from .269 to where it sits now at .287.

Correa isn't starting Friday against the Angels.

Correa is in the midst of a five-game hitting streak in which he's gone 10-for-20 with a double, two RBI and a run, but he'll get a rare day off Friday. Jermaine Palacios is starting at shortstop and batting ninth.

Correa went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Royals.

Correa drove in a pair of runs with a second-inning single. That hit put the Twins ahead 3-0, but the Royals' offense was a bit stronger over the rest of the game. Over his last 17 games, Correa has been on a tear, going 29-for-72 (.403) with 10 extra-base hits, 15 RBI and 11 runs scored. The shortstop's surge has lifted his season slash line to .288/365/.467 with 21 home runs, 60 RBI, 66 runs scored, 20 doubles and a triple through 124 contests.

Correa went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Thursday's 3-2 win over Kansas City.

Correa gave Minnesota an early lead with a solo shot off Daniel Lynch in the first inning. He walked twice in his final three plate appearances and has reached base multiple times in six of his past eight contests. Over that stretch, Correa is batting a robust .469 with five home runs and 11 RBI.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three total RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Royals.

Correa found his success against Royals lefty Kris Bubic, producing an RBI double in the third inning and a two-run homer in the fifth. The homer was Correa's 20th of the year, making this the sixth time in eight seasons the shortstop has reached that level. He's done it with a power surge lately, going yard five times through 11 games in September. The 27-year-old's added 57 RBI, 62 runs scored, 19 doubles and a triple while slashing .280/.357/.463 through 116 contests.

Correa went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run for a total of four RBI and two runs scored in a 7-6 loss to the Guardians on Friday.

Correa hit a big two-run home run in the eighth inning which brought the Twins to within a run of their division rivals in a game with serious playoff implications. His blast was his 19th of the season and he is well on pace for achieving the sixth 20-homer season of his career. Correa has been seeing the ball very well in September and is slashing .344/.400/.781 over eight games this month.

Correa went 2-for-5 with one double, one homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's victory over the White Sox.

Correa broke the game open with a two-run homer in the fifth inning against Lucas Giolito. Correa also doubled and came around to score in the ninth to provide some insurance for the Twins. The home run was the 27-year-old's 16th on the season, and the double his 17th. He is now slashing .270/.352/.434 in 466 plate appearances.

Correa went 4-for-5 with an RBI in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Giants.

Correa delivered a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to get the Twins on the board. This was the shortstop's first four-hit effort of the season, his sixth of three-plus hits and his third multi-hit game in his last six contests. The big performance raised his slash line to .274/.353/.436 with 15 home runs, 43 RBI, 52 runs scored, 15 doubles and a triple through 101 games this year.

Correa went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in a 9-0 win over the Giants on Friday.

Correa went deep in the first inning with a two-run shot off Alex Wood. It was part of a Twins offensive outburst that chased Wood from the game after only three innings. Correa's home run was his 15th of the season and his second in August. He hasn't shown much power lately, and is slugging a mere .380 in 79 at-bats this August.

Correa went 2-for-3 with a triple and a walk in Monday's loss to the Rangers.

After a mini slump where he went 3-for-20 over his last five games, Correa broke out with two hits and a walk Monday, including his first triple of the season. The multi-hit effort was his first since Aug. 14 and bumped his season-long slash up to .269/.352/.431. While the triple was just his third extra-base hit in August, his .424 SLG is lagging well behind his xSLG of .471 this season, indicating positive power regression may be coming.

Correa went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, a sacrifice fly and three walks in Saturday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Angels.

Correa did something with every plate appearance, and even his lone out of the contest led to the Twins' second run. Through 11 games in August, he's gone 10-for-37 (.270) with an 8:7 BB:K. The shortstop is up to 14 homers, 39 RBI, 48 runs scored, 15 doubles and a .268/.346/.438 slash line through 88 games this year as a fixture in the No. 2 spot in the order.

Correa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Correa will be getting his first day off since July 6 while Nick Gordon takes over at shortstop in the series finale. Dating back to the All-Star break, Correa has hit .192 with two home runs, four RBI and six additional runs while starting in all 13 of the Twins' games.

Correa went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Padres.

Correa's one-out big fly in the top of the eighth inning helped the Twins add some cushion to their 2-1 lead before the club ultimately closed the door on the win to end a three-game losing streak. The shortstop is now up to a .270 average to go along with 13 home runs on the season, but modest RBI (36) and run (42) totals to go with zero stolen bases have made Correa merely a solid fantasy option rather than a spectacular one. He'll be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale, manning shortstop while batting second.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the White Sox.

Lance Lynn hung a breaking pitch in the middle of the zone and Correa did not miss. It was just Correa's second homer of July -- he entered Saturday's game with a .163/.302/.256 line across 12 games this month. However, after the two-hit effort Saturday, Correa is back up to .282/.357/.455 for the season. He has 11 home runs to go along with 33 RBI and 39 runs scored in 69 games.

Correa (leg) is starting at shortstop and batting second Friday against the Rangers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

The 28-year-old was held out Wednesday due to some tightness in his legs, but he will rejoin the lineup Friday following Minnesota's scheduled day off Thursday. Correa is 0-for-12 with an RBI, a run, five walks and three strikeouts over his past four games.

Correa was held out of the lineup for Wednesday's loss to the White Sox due to tightness in his legs, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

It's unclear when the injury first surfaced, but it could help explain his 0-for-12 run across the previous four games. Correa will now have two days off to recover since the Twins have a scheduled day off Thursday, so he may be able to rejoin the lineup for Friday's series opener at Texas.

Correa isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox.

Correa is getting a breather after he went 0-for-12 with a run, an RBI, five walks and three strikeouts over the last four games. Nick Gordon will take over at shortstop and bat sixth.

Correa isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Cleveland.

Correa is getting a day off after he hit .324 with four homers, a double, seven runs and six RBI over the last nine games. Jorge Polanco is shifting to shortstop while Jose Miranda enters the lineup at first base.

Correa went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in a 3-2 loss to Cleveland during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

His eighth-inning shot off Sam Hentges gave the Twins a brief 2-1 lead, but Emilio Pagan handed it right back to the Guardians in the bottom of the frame. Correa extended his hitting streak to eight games with the performance, a stretch during which he's batting .344 (11-for-32) with four of his nine homers on the year.

Correa went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's 11-1 win over the Guardians.

Correa's home run -- his eighth of the season -- was one of three on the day for the Twins, who rolled to a comfortable victory in the series opener. The long ball also extended Correa's hit streak to seven games, with the 27-year-old having produced a 1.023 OPS over that stretch. He'll be back in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader in Cleveland, manning shortstop while batting second.

Correa went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in Wednesday's 11-10 loss to the Guardians.

Correa went yard in the first and third innings, but couldn't get another hit after that. He's gone 11-for-39 (.282) in his last nine games, adding four RBI and five runs scored in that span. The star shortstop hasn't flexed as much power in his first year with the Twins -- he has seven homers and a .466 slugging percentage while adding 23 RBI, 27 runs scored and 12 doubles across 47 contests overall.

Correa is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Correa has gone 6-for-12 (.500) since being activated from the injured list, but he will get a day off Saturday for maintenance purposes. Nick Gordon will start at shortstop in Correa's place.

Correa went 3-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 9-4 win over the Rays.

The Twins already had the game well in hand when Correa launched his fifth homer of the year off Calvin Faucher in the eighth inning. The shortstop hasn't missed a beat since a nine-game stint on the COVID-19 list, and over his last 14 contests dating back to May 18, Correa is slashing .362/.431/.603 with five doubles, three homers, eight RBI and 10 runs.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a loss to the Yankees on Thursday.

Minnesota shocked Yankees ace Gerrit Cole with three straight homers to begin the bottom of the first inning, and Correa was responsible for the last of those blasts with a long ball to left field. It was his first home run since returning from the COVID-19-related IL on Wednesday. Correa got off to a slow start this season but is batting .368 (32-for-87) with three homers and 14 RBI in 21 games since April 28.

Correa (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.

Correa tested positive for COVID-19 in late May, but he worked out at Target Field on Tuesday and will serve as the designated hitter while batting second in his return to the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees. Over his 11 games last month between IL stints, the 27-year-old hit .326 with a home run, four doubles, five runs and five RBI.

Correa (illness) was seen working out at Target Field on Tuesday and said he expects to return from the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Correa's presence at team facilities suggests he's cleared all COVID-19-related protocols after testing positive for the virus May 31, so at this stage, he'll just need to prove that he's feeling good from a conditioning standpoint after the week-long layoff. Assuming the Twins are satisfied with how the 27-year-old responded to Tuesday's workout, he should be back in the lineup at shortstop for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Correa (COVID-19) could return to the lineup in the middle of next week, per manager Rocco Baldelli, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Correa has returned to Minnosta and has started the testing process to get cleared for a return. Baldelli said he thought Correa would need "at least a couple of days" of being on his feet and working out before he would get back in the lineup, so it sounds like he could return sometime in the series against the Yankees that runs Tuesday through Thursday.

The Twins placed Correa (illness) on the COVID-19-related injured list Tuesday.

Correa's placement on the IL was fully expected after multiple reports surfaced Monday indicating that the 27-year-old tested positive for the virus. According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Correa is vaccinated, but he isn't feeling well since testing positive and may need more than a few days of recovery time to get his conditioning back in order once he's no longer symptomatic. Minnesota called up Jermaine Palacios from Triple-A St. Paul to provide additional depth in the middle infield, but it's unclear if he'll be deployed as the team's everyday shortstop or if the Twins will rely on a committee of Palacios, Jorge Polanco and Nick Gordon to fill in at the position while Correa is sidelined.

Correa tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, Audra Martin of Bally Sports North reports.

Correa wasn't in the lineup for Monday's matchup against the Tigers, and the Twins found out during the game that the shortstop had tested positive for COVID-19. Since Royce Lewis (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Correa's absence will leave Minnesota particularly shorthanded at shortstop. Jorge Polanco, Nick Gordon and Jose Miranda should be in the mix for additional playing time while Correa is away from the team.

Correa is on the bench for Monday's contest against the Tigers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Correa will get a day off after playing seven straight games, producing 10 hits including two doubles and a homer in those contests. Jorge Polanco will slide over to shortstop and bat third in Monday's matchup with the Tigers.

Correa went 1-for-5 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 10-7 win over the Royals.

Brad Keller hung a sinker over the heart of the plate in the top of the fourth inning and Correa capitalized, sending it over the fence in left-center field for his third homer of the year. The shortstop has hit safely in five straight games, and in nine contests since returning from a finger injury he's batting .333 (12-for-36) with four doubles, a homer, five runs and five RBI.

Correa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Correa started the past three games after being reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, and he'll head to the bench after going 5-for-13 with two doubles, two walks, three RBI and three runs during that span. Nick Gordon will start at shortstop and bat seventh in his place.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and an RBI on Wednesday against the Athletics.

Correa returned from the injured list after recovering from a finger injury that cost him nearly two weeks. He singled and scored his first time at the plate and followed that up with an RBI double in the fourth frame. Correa has lacked power early on in the campaign, though the recent uptick in offense around the league bodes well for his potential to experience improved results.

Correa (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Correa sustained a finger injury May 5, and although he avoided a fracture, he still sat out nearly two weeks. The 27-year-old will serve as Minnesota's clear top shortstop now that he's healthy, while Royce Lewis will head to the minors to get more consistent playing time at positions other than shortstop. Prior to his absence, Correa hit .255/.320/.372 with two homers, five doubles, 12 runs and 11 RBI over 24 games.

Correa (finger) will be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's series finale in Oakland, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Manager Rocco Baldelli said after Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Athletics that Royce Lewis would be sent back to Triple-A St. Paul, clearing a spot on the 26-man active roster for Correa, who hasn't played since May 5 due to the right middle finger bone bruise. Though Lewis performed as arguably the Twins' top hitter during his 11-game run as the everyday shortstop, Minnesota won't be too disappointing to usher Correa back into the lineup. Prior to suffering the injury, Correa was hitting .255 with two home runs across 103 plate appearances in his first season in Minnesota.

Correa (finger) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics and remains on the injured list.

Previous reports indicated that Correa would return from the injured list to play Tuesday, but if that happens, it would be in a bench role, which seems unlikely. The Twins do still believe he could return this series, per MLB.com, which would make Wednesday his new expected return date, as the team has an off day Thursday before traveling to Kansas City on Friday. Royce Lewis will get at least one more start at shortstop as a result.

The Twins plan to activate Correa (finger) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game in Oakland, Damin Esper of MLB.com reports.

Minnesota already opened up one spot on the 26-man active roster by designating reliever Jharel Cotton for assignment after Monday's 3-1 win in the series opener, but the Twins will have to make an additional move to clear room fr Correa and starting pitcher Dylan Bundy (illness), who is scheduled to come off the COVID-19 IL to take the hill Tuesday. The Twins could open up another spot by optioning top prospect Royce Lewis to Triple-A St. Paul, even though the rookie posted a solid .763 OPS over 10 games while stepping in as the primary shortstop during Correa's absence. Even if Minnesota elects to keep Lewis around in a utility role, Correa should immediately step back into an everyday role at shortstop now that his bruised right middle finger is no longer causing him complications in the field or when he swings a bat.

Manager Rocco Baldelli stated Monday that Correa (finger) is "very close to returning," Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Pressreports.

Correa revealed over the weekend that his bruised right middle finger is starting to feel better, and Baldelli believes the shortstop could return to action over the next few days, per Helfand. He was 6-for-20 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and three runs scored through five games in May prior to suffering the injury. Royce Lewis figures to return to a bench role once Correa is activated from the injured list.

Correa (finger) said Saturday that he's starting to feel better, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Correa was recently placed on the 10-day injured list due to his right middle finger contusion, but he was able to participate in throwing and hitting drills prior to Saturday's game against the Guardians. The 27-year-old is hopeful that he'll be able to return after spending the minimum of 10 days on the injured list, and he's eligible to be activated as early as Monday.

Correa (finger) hopes to return from the injured list after a minimum-length stay, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

The Twins tried to give Correa a chance to avoid the injured list as he recovers from a bruised finger, but it turns out that he'll need at least 10 days to heal, as he was still feeling pain while hitting and throwing Monday. His placement on the injured list was backdated to Thursday, so he's eligible to return Monday in Oakland. Royce Lewis should continue to serve as the primary shortstop until then.

Correa landed on the injured list with a right middle finger contusion Tuesday.

It initially looked as though Correa had broken his finger after he was hit by a pitch Thursday against the Orioles, though tests later revealed that he was merely dealing with a bruise. The Twins gave him a few days to see if he would heal fast enough to avoid the injured list, but it turns out he'll need more time to heal. The move was made retroactive to Friday, so Correa will be eligible to return next Monday. Royce Lewis should continue to serve as the team's primary shortstop until Correa returns.

The Twins are expected to place Correa (finger) on the 10-day injured list, possibly as soon as Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Though Correa's initial diagnosis of a broken right middle finger proved erroneous, he continues to deal with bruising and soreness with the digit and will be out of the lineup for the fourth game in a row Tuesday against the Astros. Hayes notes that while Correa hasn't experienced any setbacks with the finger, he still needs about 3-to-4 more days to completely heal up from the injury, and the Twins can't afford to play a man short in their series with Houston. Assuming Correa goes on the IL, Royce Lewis would continue to serve as the Twins' everyday shortstop for the rest of the week.

Correa (finger) said Tuesday's series opener against the Astros is "not a realistic day to come back," Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Although Correa isn't dealing with a fracture in his right middle finger, he's been held out of the lineup for three consecutive games and is still dealing with soreness. He plans to take some dry swings Monday, but it seems likely that he'll be held out for at least one more matchup. Assuming Correa is unavailable against his former team Tuesday, Royce Lewis would likely draw another start at shortstop.

Correa (finger) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Royce Lewis will pick up a third straight start at shortstop while Correa remains on the bench, but the Twins are optimistic the 27-year-old's absence due to the bruised and sore finger on his left hand won't linger much longer. According to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, Correa is scheduled to receive additional treatment for the finger injury Sunday and could progress to taking dry swings and/or hitting off a tee if he shows enough progress. Correa will benefit from a team off day Monday before the Twins return to action Tuesday against the Astros.

Correa (finger) isn't starting Saturday against the Athletics.

Correa's recent CT scan didn't reveal a fracture, so the 27-year-old is considered day-to-day as he deals with a bruise and soreness. He'll remain out of the lineup for a second straight game while Royce Lewis starts at shortstop and bats ninth.

Correa (finger) underwent a CT scan Friday that didn't reveal a fracture, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Correa was initially believed to be dealing with a non-displaced fracture in his right middle finger after being hit by a pitch Thursday against the Orioles, but the finger is ultimately just bruised and sore. President of baseball operations Derek Falvey said the shortstop is considered day-to-day for now, so it's possible he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Royce Lewis was called up from Triple-A St. Paul and will start at shortstop Friday against the Athletics.

Correa suffered a fracture in his right middle finger after being hit by a pitch Thursday against Baltimore, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

It was originally reported that Correa's X-rays came back clean, though the team issued a clarification. Correa will receive a CT scan Friday to confirm the diagnosis, though it appears that he is in line for a lengthy absence. Nick Gordon figures to see an uptick in playing time, though Correa's absence could also mean that Jose Miranda has a clearer path to everyday playing time.

Correa (finger) will get a CT scan on his right middle finger Friday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Correa was hit by a pitch on two occasions Thursday and was ultimately removed from the game. He was diagnosed with a contusion, though that could change after he undergoes further evaluation. Nick Gordon entered the game at shortstop, and he could see an uptick in playing time if Correa faces an extended absence.

Correa exited Thursday's game against Baltimore after being hit by pitches in both the wrist and hand, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Correa was hit in the left wrist and right hand in consecutive at-bats. The extent of his injuries are not yet clear, and it's possible he was removed as a precaution. Nick Gordon replaced Correa at shortstop.

Correa went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer during Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the Orioles.

After a leadoff walk to Luis Arraez to start the fourth, Correa smacked his second home run of the season to deep center. The high-priced free agent has had mixed results so far with Minnesota, but he's currently on a seven-game hitting streak. During that stretch, he's slashing .452/.645/1.114 with eight RBI.

Correa went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in a 7-1 win Thursday over Detroit.

Correa delivered the big blow in a 2-1 ballgame when he hit a double that plated three (one scoring because of an error) in the fifth inning. He added an RBI single in the sixth and another single in the eighth. It was his first three-hit game as a Twin and just his third multi-hit game on the season. His three RBI matched his season total going into the game and the double was his first extra-base hit since April 12. The performance raised the two-time All-Star's batting average to .200 for the year.

Correa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Correa started the past nine games and will receive a day to reset after posting a .182/.308/.182 slash line and 28.2 percent strikeout rate during that span. Nick Gordon take over at shortstop in his absence and bat ninth.

Correa is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

The Twins and Dodgers are wrapping up their series with a day game, so Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli likely viewed it as an ideal time to hand Correa is first rest day of the season. Jorge Polanco will slide over from second base to fill in at shortstop for Correa, who is off to a 4-for-19 start to the campaign after doubling twice in Tuesday's 7-2 loss.

Correa went 1-for-5 with a home run in Sunday's win over Seattle. He's hitting 2-for-12 through his first three games with the Twins.

Correa was off to a slow start before hitting the home run in the 6th inning in Sunday's game. He's hit second or third in the order in each game as a mainstay in the lineup.

Correa is hitting third and starting at shortstop in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Correa reported to spring training shortly after signing a three-year, $105.3 million contract with the Twins on March 18. However, Sunday's appearance will mark his first game action with his new club. The lineup closely resembles what could be Minnesota's Opening Day lineup, meaning Correa could regularly hit third to start the campaign.

Correa signed a three-year, $105.3 million contract with the Twins on Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Correa's deal with Minnesota comes as a surprise, as the 27-year-old had been linked to multiple contenders and larger-market teams in free agency. However, he'll join the Twins on a deal that includes opt-outs after each of the first two seasons with a $35.1 million annual salary that is the highest for any infielder in MLB history, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Correa spent the first seven years of his career with the Astros and appeared in 148 games during the 2021 campaign. He slashed .279/.366/.485 last year with a career-high 26 homers and 104 runs to go with 92 RBI. The Twins traded for Gio Urshela last week, but the former Yankee is now in line for a depth role in Minnesota.

Correa will decline the qualifying offer from the Astros, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

He also unsurprisingly declined a five-year, $160 million offer from Houston, per a report from Mark Berman of Fox 26, so it seems like he may be signing elsewhere this winter. Correa hit .279/.366/.485 with 26 home runs and 5.8 fWAR in 148 games last season and turned 27 in September, so he couldn't be hitting the open market at a better time.

Correa went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALCS.

Correa recorded his third multi-hit performance of the postseason in Friday's contest, and he gave the Astros the lead with his solo blast in the bottom of the seventh inning. Across his five playoff appearances this year, the shortstop has gone 8-for-17 with a home run, two doubles, five runs and five RBI.

Correa went 1-for-3 with a double, two runs, two RBI, a walk and a strikeout in Friday's 9-4 win over the White Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS.

Correa remained effective at the plate after he reached base three times in Thursday's Game 1 win. The 27-year-old was one of three Astros to record an extra-base hit in Friday's comeback victory, and he's now gone 3-for-6 with two walks across the first two games of the ALDS.

Correa went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Athletics.

Correa hit a solo shot off Domingo Acevedo in the eight inning to put the Astros up by three runs. He finished the season with two long balls in his last three games. The 26-year-old slashed .279/.366/.485 with 26 homers, 92 RBI and 104 runs scored in 640 plate appearances this season.

Correa isn't starting Saturday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa will head to the bench after he went 4-for-12 with a homer, three runs, three RBI and two walks across the last four games. Aledmys Diaz will take his place at shortstop and bat seventh.

Correa went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Thursday's 3-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Correa's three-run long ball off Ryan Yarbrough in the fourth inning broke a scoreless tie and proved to be enough offense for the Astros. It was the 25th homer of the year for Correa, who had gone his previous seven games without an extra-base hit. The free-agent-to-be is slashing .277/.363/.480 with 91 RBI in 631 plate appearances this season.

Correa is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

It appears to be a regular day off for Correa, who's hitting .282 with two home runs and 10 RBI in his last 10 games. Aledmys Diaz plays shortstop and bats sixth Sunday.

Correa went 4-for-5 with a double, two runs and an RBI in Monday's 10-0 win over the Angels.

Correa has thrived as a run producer over the past week of games, providing five extra-base hits (two home runs, three doubles) while driving in 11 over a seven-game stretch. With 86 RBI on the campaign, Correa will have an outside chance during the final two weeks of the season at reaching the career-high total (96) he established in 2016.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double, and two additional runs scored Sunday against Arizona.

Correa has hit safely in all but one of his last six games, posting two multi-hit games in that span and also going yard twice during that stretch. The star shortstop is enjoying a strong finish to the regular season, hitting .297 with a .880 OPS, four homers, 16 RBI and 10 runs scored across 68 at-bats in September.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, an additional run, a walk and a strikeout in a 12-1 victory over Texas.

Correa singled in the second inning, opened the scoring with a 442-foot bomb to center in the fourth and walked and scored in the eighth. The outing continues a strong September for Correa, who's slashing .302/.364/.528 with three home runs and three doubles.

Correa isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa will get a breather after he went 2-for-16 with a double, three RBI and a walk across the last four games. Aledmys Diaz will shift to shortstop and bat second.

Correa went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 10-5 win over the Angels.

Correa posted his fourth consecutive multi-hit effort and hasn't gone more than one game without a base hit since July 25. Since then, he's 48-for-151 (.318) with a .912 OPS.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a double, two walks, and two runs scored in Monday's 11-2 win over the Mariners.

Correa walked twice in the same inning after the Astros batted around the order while scoring six runs in the second. The 26-year-old later doubled and notched a base hit to keep up his hot production at the plate. Correa has at least a hit in 16 of his last 19 games and is slashing .324/.422/.577 with four homers, 11 RBI, 16 runs scored and 12:10 BB:K over that span.

Correa went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Padres.

Correa hit the latter of back-to-back home runs to lead off the seventh inning to tie the game. He is batting .309 with four home runs over his last 18 games. The 26-year-old is slashing .274/.366/.482 with 22 long balls, 73 RBI and 89 runs scored in 541 plate appearances.

Correa went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 6-3 triumph over San Diego.

Correa was responsible for one of three hits against San Diego starter Jake Arrieta with his fourth-inning long ball to center, though that was the shortstop's only hit of the game. In connecting on the home run, Correa extended his on-base streak to 16 games, a stretch that's seen his slash line increase from .268/.361/.469 to .277/.370/.481.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to Seattle.

Correa has reached base in 14 straight and has 10 walks during that stretch. The walks a promising sign for the shortstop, whose walk rate fell to 7.4 percent in 2020. It's back to normal levels this season, as Correa maintains a career-high 12.9 BB%.

Correa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

He'll be getting a planned rest day after starting at shortstop in each of Houston's last 20 games while slashing .293/.386/.480 over that stretch. Aledmys Diaz will step in at shortstop for Correa.

Correa went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Saturday against the Rangers.

Correa went yard off Texas starter Kolby Allard in the third inning, depositing one into the left field stands for his 20th homer of the season. It's the fifth time Correa has reached that plateau in his career, and he stands a chance to topple the personal-best 24 homers he hit in 2017. The 26-year-old, who is set to become a free agent following the 2021 campaign, is slashing .275/.370/.479 with 49 extra-base hits and 69 RBI across 516 plate appearances.

Correa went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Royals.

Correa gave the Astros an early 1-0 lead with an RBI groundout in the first inning, then drove in the game's final run on an RBI double in the third. The shortstop has been locked in at the plate of late, batting .351 with a 6:4 BB:K in his last 10 games.

Correa went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, three runs scored and an RBI in Friday's 12-3 win over the Mariners.

Correa continued his scorching hot week with his fourth multi-hit effort over the last five games. He tripled in the first inning to get the Astros on the board and wound up crossing home three times before the fourth inning ended as the Astros wasted no time building up a 10-1 lead. The 26-year-old has found a lot of success against the Mariners this year, as he's slashing .317/.391/.463 with five extra-base hits, four RBI, 12 runs scored and 5:3 BB:K over 41 at-bats.

Correa went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double and three runs scored in Thursday's 6-3 extra-inning win over Kansas City.

Houston avoided a four-game sweep at the hands of the Royals with the win, and Correa was instrumental. He was part of a momentum-shifting sixth inning when the Astros plated two runs to tie the game. The shortstop led off the frame with a single then scored on an Aledmys Diaz double. Correa finished the series 7-for-14 with three walks and four runs.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Royals.

Correa's 430-foot blast in the sixth inning was his 19th of the year and briefly put the Astros on top 4-3. He's gone deep three times over the last 10 games after snapping a 20-game skid without a homer. The All-Star shortstop improved his season OPS to .838 with 45 extra-base hits this season.

Correa went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Rockies.

Correa added insurance in the seventh inning when he doubled home Michael Brantley, who had singled before him. The shortstop has reached base safely in eight straight. Correa is slashing .271/.364/.477 with 18 home runs and 61 RBI over 104 games as he heads into a free-agency offseason.

Correa isn't starting Thursday's game against the Twins, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa will get a rare day off after he went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers. Robel Garcia will take his place at shortstop and bat eighth.

Correa went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, two runs and an RBI in Monday's 11-8 loss to the Mariners.

The two-hit day ended a 3-for-46 skid over the past 13 games for Correa, who has seen his season average plummet 30 points to .270 amid the massive slide. The 26-year-old isn't in any jeopardy of losing hold of the everyday gig at shortstop, but his midsummer swoon could lessen the Astros' willingness to offer him a long-term contract extension before he becomes an unrestricted free agent this winter.

Correa went 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 4-3 win over Cleveland.

Correa's been fighting a slump since early July, which was made worse by a stint on the COVID-19 injured list. Since a sixth-inning single July 4, the shortstop has gone 0-for-26 with 13 strikeouts. In the middle of that stretch, he was placed on the injured list. He confirmed to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com that he tested negative for the virus but was hospitalized and required intravenous fluids July 9. Correa said his timing has been off since coming back from the illness.

Correa (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

The 26-year-old missed the final three games before the All-Star break while feeling under the weather, but he'll rejoin the active roster for the start of the season's second half. Correa will reclaim the everyday role and shortstop and is hitting .288/.385/.510 with 16 homers, 20 doubles, 52 RBI and 61 runs through 82 games in 2021.

Correa (illness) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Manager Dusty Baker said Saturday that the shortstop was still feeling sick and that he was unlikely to rejoin the club Sunday. Correa figures to remain on the COVID-19 IL for the series finale, though he has not been reported to test positive for the virus. The 26-year-old announced earlier this week that he would not be traveling to Denver for the All-Star Game, so he will rest up as he looks to return to the lineup Friday against the White Sox.

Correa (COVID-19) is unlikely to rejoin the Astros for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Manager Dusty Baker said Saturday that Correa is still feeling sick. With the All-Star break looming, the shortstop will have some extra recovery time before the Astros begin their series in Chicago next Friday.

Correa (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday due to health and safety protocols, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports..

At this point the transaction appears to be a precautionary measure with Correa feeling under the weather Friday. The shortsop should remain considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Yankees, at least until Houston provides additional update. Taylor Jones was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding roster move.

Correa is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Yankees due to illness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa went hitless in 11 at-bats during the three-game set against Oakland. The specifics of him feeling under the weather aren't clear at this point, but he can considered questionable to return to the lineup Saturday. Robel Garcia will bat ninth as the shortstop Friday.

Correa went 2-for-2 with two walks, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over Cleveland.

He led off the fourth inning with a solo shot as part of an impressive overall performance. Correa has been on fire since the beginning of June, slashing .340/.463/.670 with eight of his 16 homers on the year, 25 runs and 25 RBI in 27 games, and the 26-year-old picked the perfect time to stay healthy and put together his best numbers since 2017 with free agency looming in the offseason.

Correa isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Cleveland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa was hit by a pitch in Monday's loss to the Orioles, but he started each of the last two games and went 0-for-7 with two runs, two walks and three strikeouts. Robel Garcia will take over at shortstop and bat ninth.

Correa (knee) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa exited Monday's loss after being hit by a pitch on his right knee. The 26-year-old appears to be feeling much better Tuesday, as he'll bat fifth and play shortstop during the middle game of the three-game set.

Correa left Monday's game against the Orioles after being struck by a pitch on his right knee, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa lobbied hard to remain in the game and was later spotted walking around in the dugout after being lifted, so it initially looks as though he managed to avoid a significant injury. The Astros have yet to disclose additional details on Correa's injury.

Correa went 0-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers.

Correa's fourth-inning sacrifice fly produced Houston's lone score and gave the Astros a 1-0 lead, but the powerful lineup managed just three hits off Detroit pitching. He has at least one RBI in eight consecutive games and delivered a run in 12 of the last 13. He's tied for second on the club at 49 RBI behind Yuli Gurriel's 51.

Correa went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Saturday in a win over the Tigers.

Correa broke a 2-2 tie in the sixth inning with his 15th blast of the year, taking Detroit closer Michael Fulmer deep to left field. He's riding a seven-game hitting streak, with multi-hit efforts in three of them. A free-agent following the 2021 season, Correa is setting himself up for a big payday if he can continue to avoid the injuries that have plagued him in the past. He's slashing .305/.399/.540 in 316 plate appearances, adding 19 doubles and a team-leading 41 walks.

Correa went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a pair of walks and a run scored during Thursday's victory over Detroit.

Correa extended his hot streak as he has now hit safely in nine of the last 10 games, including five multi-hit efforts. His recent success at the plate has raised his season slash line to a solid .305/.400/.534 to go with 14 long balls.

Correa is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Orioles, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa has not been reported to be dealing with a physical issue, so this appears to be just a normal day off for the shortstop. Robel Garcia will start at shortstop and bat second Tuesday.

Correa went 2-for-3 with a home run, an additional run scored and two walks in Sunday's win over the White Sox.

Correa has homered in back-to-back games and has three over his last six games, a span in which he's also recorded hits in all but one appearance. The star shortstop has been seeing the ball well of late and is hitting .350 on the month, a span in which he's also racked up six homers, 13 RBI, 16 runs scored, five doubles and a 13:14 BB:K across 16 games.

Correa went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-3 win over the White Sox.

Correa homered off Jose Ruiz in the eighth inning to extend the Astros' lead to four runs. The shortstop had his second long ball of the week and provided an RBI in five of the last six games. He has done a great job getting on base, leading the Astros with 37 walks and with a .386 OBP. Also, the 26-year-old has a respectable 13 long balls, trailing just Jose Altuve's 16 on Houston.

Correa went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI, a run and a walk in Thursday's 10-2 win over the White Sox.

Correa's ground-rule double in the fourth inning knocked in Yuli Gurriel to begin the four-run frame. He scored in the same inning on an Abraham Toro single. The shortstop has an RBI in each of his last four games and he's slashing .294/.385/.510 in 283 plate appearances. The 26-year-old is second on the team behind Jose Altuve in home runs (12) and runs (47) and his 35 walks lead the team.

Correa went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-3 extra-inning win over the Rangers.

With the Astros trailing 2-1 in the ninth inning and down to their final strike, Correa drove a Josh Sborz slider over the fence in right field to send the game to extras. The shortstop is slashing .348/.444/.674 through 11 games in June with four of his 12 homers on the season.

Correa is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.

Correa isn't dealing with any injury but is simply getting a routine day off, as he finds himself on the bench for just the fifth time this season. Robel Garcia starts at shortstop in his absence.

Correa went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI double and another run scored during Tuesday's win over Boston.

Correa got the scoring starting by just barely taking Martin Perez deep with a 310-footer in the first inning. He made Perez pay again in the second by knocking in an RBI double. It was Correa's sixth multi-hit outing over the last 11 games. On the season, he holds a team-leading 11 homers to go with 14 doubles and a .288/.372/.502 slash line.

Correa went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

The heart of the Astros' order couldn't do anything with their RBI opportunities, but Correa still put together his fifth multi-hit effort in his last 10 games. The shortstop is batting .400 (14-for-35) over that stretch with four homers, nine runs and 10 RBI, pushing his OPS on the year to .861.

Correa went 2-for-5 with two home runs, four RBI and a walk in Friday's 13-1 win over Toronto.

The shortstop extended Houston's lead to 3-0 with a solo shot in the fifth inning. He added a three-run blast in the eighth to finish the scoring. Correa is now slashing .277/.364/.485 with 10 homers, 32 RBI and 37 runs scored across 236 plate appearances. He's produced multiple hits in four of his last eight games.

Correa is getting a routine day off Thursday against the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

He has been on a bit of a heater, slashing .301/.431/.518 with four home runs and more walks (19) than strikeouts (14) over his last 23 games. Aledmys Diaz will start at shortstop and hit second.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a home run, two walks and three total RBI in Saturday's 12-inning loss versus San Diego.

Correa opened the scoring in the contest with a two-run shot to right field in the fourth inning. He later knocked in another run with a double in the 10th, though Houston couldn't secure the victory. Saturday marked the third straight game in which Correa has reached at least three times. He has collected five hits (including two homers) and six walks over that span.

Correa went 1-for-2 with three walks and a run scored in Friday's 10-3 extra-innings loss to the Padres.

Two of the free passes were intentional, as San Diego elected to go after Chas McCormick and the bottom of the Houston order rather than deal with Correa. It all still counts in OBP leagues though, and over his last 14 games the shortstop is slashing .360/.475/.540 with two homers, seven RBI and 12 runs.

Correa went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 5-2 victory over the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Correa took Trevor Bauer deep in the sixth inning, giving Houston a lead that they did not relinquish. The shortstop's long ball was his seventh this season and accounted for his 23rd RBI. Correa is slashing .269/.333/.440 over 201 plate appearances.

Correa is not in the lineup Friday against the Rangers. Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa is 12-for-30 over his past eight games but will take a seat for the third time this season. Aledmys Diaz will work at shortstop for the Astros on Friday.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 8-1 win over Oakland.

Correa has turned around a rough patch earlier this month and hit safely in five straight games (7-for-17). His average dipped to .239 on May 11, but the shortstop reversed that trend and is batting .264 with 14 extra-base hits and 21 RBI for the season.

Correa went 2-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 6-5 win over Texas.

Correa knocked an opposite-field blast to cap a four-run first inning and is coming back from a slump that began when the calendar flipped to May. The slugging shortstop is 6-for-13 with two RBI and seven runs scored over the last four games. He and Kyle Tucker, who bats seventh behind Correa, have authored turnarounds this month, making the order deeper.

Correa went 1-for-2 with three walks and three runs scored in Friday's 10-4 win over Texas.

For the second time in the last three games, Correa reached base safely four times. With all that time on the bases, he's scored five runs, giving him 23 in 37 games. The shortstop appears to be seeing the ball better after stumbling to begin the month of May. Over his last four games, Correa has reached base nine times (five walks) in 18 plate appearances.

Correa went 3-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-1 win over the Angels.

Lost amid the five home runs Houston pummeled was Correa's three-single performance, which the team hopes ignite the slumping shortstop. He entered the game fighting a 2-for-35 stretch over the first nine games of May.

Correa went 1-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Angels.

Correa was back in the lineup following a day off Sunday, which was designed to give him a break amid a slump to start the month of May. After Monday's effort, when he left three runners in scoring position, Correa is 2-for-32 during the month with nine strikeouts and one walk. He's second on the team with average exit velocity of 91 mph, so there's some element of bad luck, but Correa's launch angle has increased to 15.5. That's translated into fewer line drives and more fly balls.

Correa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Manager Dusty Baker will extend Correa a day off while he's stuck in a 1-for-27 slump at the plate that has dropped his season average to .246. Robel Garcia steps in at shortstop for Correa in the series finale.

Correa went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-4 win over Toronto.

Correa's second-inning blast snapped an 0-for-19 skid and plated Yuli Gurriel in front of him. It was his fifth home run of the season, and Correa now has 16 RBI over 31 games.

Correa went 0-for-4 in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Yankees.

Correa's hit a rocky patch since delivering a four-hit performance April 30. Since then, the shortstop is hitless over 19 at-bats with six strikeouts and lowered his average to .254. He's in no danger of losing his starting gig, but manager Dusty Baker could give him a rest day as a way to get Aledmys Diaz (5-for-9, five RBI over three games) into the lineup for a game.

Correa went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rays.

He tied Michael Brantley for the team lead in hits on a night when the Astros banged out 15 knocks in total. Correa finishes up an impressive April hitting .303 with four homers, 13 RBI and 16 runs through 25 games.

Correa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Aledmys Diaz will pick up a start at shortstop while Correa sits for the first time in 2021. Unless he makes an appearance off the bench Sunday, Correa will look to extend his three-game RBI streak in Monday's series opener against the Mariners.

Correa went 3-for-6 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 16-2 rout of the Angels.

He set the tone for the afternoon by leading off the bottom of the first inning with a blast off Griffin Canning. Correa has has a fast start to the season, slashing .284/.330/.481 through 20 games with four homers, 11 RBI and 13 runs.

Correa went 2-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Angels.

The shortstop's first opportunity in the leadoff spot this season proved successful, and he's now hitting .282 with three homers and nine RBI through 71 at-bats in 2021. Correa has failed to record a hit in just three of his 18 starts, providing valued consistency to Houston's lineup. The 26-year-old will likely return to the middle of the order once Jose Altuve (illness) returns, but figures to continue hitting regardless of his spot in the lineup.

Correa will start at shortstop and lead off Thursday against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa will be the fourth different Astros player to get a look out of the leadoff role since the team's regular table setter, Jose Altuve (illness), was placed on the COVID-19 injured list April 14. Per Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle, manager Dusty Baker said that Altuve could be back from the IL this weekend or early next week, so Correa's stay atop the lineup will likely be brief. Through his first 72 plate appearances of the season, Correa is slashing .273/.333/.470 with three home runs and seven RBI.

Correa went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-2 loss to Detroit.

Correa's ninth-inning homer was a mild salve on a disappointing offensive performance for the Astros. The blast extended Correa's hit streak to eight games, during which he's slashed .375/.412/.750 with six extra-base hits and six RBI.

Correa went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and two runs batted in during Thursday's victory over the Athletics.

The right-handed hitter smashed a solo shot in the second inning off Cole Irvin and then knocked in teammate Yordan Alvarez on a double in the fourth. The 26-year-old slashed .264/.326/.383 in 2020 and looks to turn his hitting around in 2021.

Correa went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's win over the Angels.

Correa gave the Astros the lead for good with a two-run homer off Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning. He also walked in the fourth. The long ball was the first of the year for the 26-year-old, who is batting .280 overall.

Correa batted sixth and went 1-for-4 in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Athletics.

Correa opened the season as the fifth-place hitter but was dropped to sixth Sunday. That seems to run counter to expectations, as Houston was without two-hole hitter Michael Brantley (wrist). Instead, both Yordan Alvarez and Yuli Gurriel jumped above Correa.

Correa batted lead off and went 3-for-3 with two RBI in Wednesday's spring game against the Marlins.

Houston manager Dusty Baker declared Correa as a candidate to leadoff along with center fielder Myles Straw. Wednesday's start was the third time this spring that Correa has hit leadoff and the first success he's had in that role. The Astros are looking to replace George Springer atop the batting order, and Correa brings a similar offensive style as Springer, while Straw brings a speed element.

Manager Dusty Baker said Wednesday that Correa and Myles Straw are the "leading candidates" to bat leadoff Opening Day for the Astros,Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

George Springer was the longtime leadoff man for Houston, but now that he's moved onto Toronto, Baker is in search of his new man atop the order. Correa has never batted leadoff in his major-league career and has primarily hit third or cleanup. The 26-year-old struggled in 2020 with a .264/.326/.383 slash line, five homers and 25 RBI in 58 games, but he had an .845 OPS across the previous five seasons. Correa is the safer option between the two candidates since Straw has only 224 big-league plate appearances to his name, though the latter certainly provides more potential on the basepaths.

Correa agreed to a one-year, $11.7 million contract with the Astros on Saturday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Correa was slated to go to arbitration during the offseason, but he was able to reach an agreement with Houston ahead of the case. The 26-year-old posted a .709 OPS with five home runs and 25 RBI over 58 games during the abbreviated 2020 season and will serve as the Astros' starting shortstop once again in 2021.

Correa went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Game 6 of the ALCS.

Correa didn't repeat his heroics of Game 5, but still managed to rack up hits. He has now reached base in five of six games in the ALCS and 11 of 12 contests across the entirety of the postseason. That's resulted in a .372/.471/.814 line in 51 plate appearances, as he looks to help power the Astros to another World Series appearance.

Correa went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Astros' Game 5 win over the Rays on Thursday.

The Astros were staring elimination in the face once again, but Correa kept their season alive another day with his game-winning homer off Tampa Bay relief ace Nick Anderson. Correa has now exceeded his home-run output from the shortened regular season with six long balls in these playoffs. He's slashing .342/.457/.816 this postseason.

Correa went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Monday's ALCS Game 2 loss against the Rays.

Correa cut the deficit to two in the top of the sixth with a solo shot off Pete Fairbanks, but it didn't wind up being enough as the Astros lost their second game in a row. Still, it continues the shortstop's remarkable postseason. He's now hit five homers in eight games, the same total he recorded in 58 regular-season contests. He's slashing .423/.559/1.000, bringing his career postseason slash line to .268/.343/.536 in 58 games.

Correa went 3-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in Monday's ALDS Game 1 win over Oakland.

Correa tied the game at 3-3 with a two-run homer off Chris Bassitt in the top of the fourth. In the top of the seventh, with his team up 7-5, he added an insurance run with a solo homer off Lou Trivino. He extended the Astros' lead to four in the very next frame with an RBI single. The shortstop now has 14 homers in 53 career playoff games and owns a career postseason wRC+ of 128, edging out his regular-season wRC+ of 127.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Wednesday's win against the Twins in Game 2 of the Wild Card Round.

Correa's homer proved to be the deciding hit of the series, as his seventh-inning solo shot off Cody Stashak gave his team a 2-1 lead in a game they would eventually win 3-1. He's now gone 3-for-6 with a pair of walks so far this postseason.

Correa isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Rangers.

Correa started nearly every game during the regular season in 2020, but he'll sit for Saturday's contest after the Astros secured a spot in the playoffs Friday. Jack Mayfield will start at shortstop.

Correa went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Rangers.

Correa survived a scare Tuesday when he fouled a ball off his ankle that forced him to leave that night's game. Correa has appeared in 48 of Houston's 49 games, the first time in four seasons he has not missed significant time due to injury.

Correa (ankle) is starting Wednesday against the Rangers.

Correa left Tuesday's game after fouling a ball off his left ankle, and X-rays revealed a bone bruise. However, he'll be able to return to the field Wednesday, playing shortstop and batting seventh.

Correa had X-rays on his left ankle come back negative and was diagnosed with a bone bruise Tuesday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Correa sustained the injury during the sixth inning against the Rangers as he fouled a ball off his ankle, and he required assistance leaving the field. The 26-year-old appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

Correa was removed from Tuesday's game against the Rangers after fouling a ball off his lower left leg, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The 25-year-old had a foul ball hit him directly around the left ankle during the sixth inning, and he appeared to be in significant pain as he was helped off the field by the athletic trainer and teammate Josh Reddick. The specifics of the injury remains unclear, but based on his initial reaction he seems unlikely to be available for at least a few days.

Correa went 1-for-5 with a three-RBI double and a run scored in Monday's 11-4 win over the Angels.

Correa hit the bases-loaded double in the sixth inning to give the Astros a more comfortable lead. He then came around to score on a Kyle Tucker double to make it a 9-4 lead at the time. The 25-year-old Correa is slashing .295/.373/.438 with three homers, 19 RBI, 12 runs scored and six doubles in 29 contests.

Correa went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 loss to San Diego.

Correa's first-inning single plated one of the three Houston runs scored in that frame. He's been the Astros' steadiest hitter in 2020 and has moved up to third in the batting order the last four games, replacing the injured Alex Bregman (hamstring). The shortstop, who has dealt with injuries the last three seasons, has appeared in all 28 games thus far.

Correa went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Rockies.

Correa entered this game a bit cold with five hits in his last 28 at-bats, but Coors Field is just the place for a hitter to get right. Through 24 games this season, Correa is batting .321 with an .894 OPS. He was batting .295/.360/.547 at the All-Star break last year before back issues derailed his season.

Correa is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Colorado, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Correa sits for just the second time this season in what appears to be simply a routine day off. Jack Mayfield will take over at shortstop.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a two-RBI double in Monday's 2-1 win over the Rockies.

Correa scored Alex Bregman and Yuli Gurriel with his first-inning double, and that was enough for the Astros to win the game. The 25-year-old Correa is batting .304 with two homers, 11 RBI and seven runs scored through 22 games this season.

Correa went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Monday's 6-4 win over the Giants.

Correa has been the most consistent producer in a Houston lineup that's struggled to score runs. He's hit safely in 14 of 16 games with a slash of .345/.433/.517. Top-of-the-lineup hitters like George Springer (wrist), Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman have not reached base as consistently, which has limited RBI opportunities for Correa, who had just one RBI in the previous nine games.

Correa went 3-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Correa is one of the few Houston batters off to a productive start. He's hit safely in nine of 10 games played, going 14-for-36 with five extra-base hits (two homers) and six RBI.

Correa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

According to Rome, manager Dusty Baker said that Correa is just getting a maintenance day after he started in each of the Astros' first eight games. Before going 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Saturday's 5-4 loss, Correa had but together a seven-game hitting streak to begin the campaign. Jack Mayfield will enter the lineup in place of Correa, starting at shortstop and batting eighth.

Correa went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second RBI in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Michael Brantley was the only other Astros to even collect a hit on the night, but Correa was in the spotlight for Houston in more ways than one -- his interactions with Joe Kelly in the sixth inning led to both benches clearing, although Kelly seemed to be the main instigator. Correa has hit safely in all five games to begin the season, going 7-for-17 with a homer and four RBI.

Correa went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over Seattle.

Correa, who's batted out of the six-hole in first two games of the season, opens the season with hits and RBI in each game. He's had three straight seasons impacted by injuries.

Correa went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Monday's spring game against the Tigers.

Three of Correa's six spring hits have been doubles. The Astros made a series of cuts this week, so regulars like Correa should get more at-bats and work on timing. The shortstop is coming off a third consecutive year impacted by injuries. When healthy, Correa makes a fantasy impact out of the middle infield.

Correa and the Astros agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa won his arbitration case in 2019, earning $5 million. He went on to hit .279/.358/.568 with 21 homers in just 75 games in an injury-filled age-24 season.

Correa (back) is in the lineup for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Rays on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa has been out for nearly two weeks with a tight back, but he's ready to go for the start of the playoffs, batting seventh and playing shortstop. Injuries limited him to just 75 games this season, but he hit quite well when healthy, posting a .279/.358/.568 slash line.

Correa (back) is expected to play in Game 1 of the ALDS on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

A sore back has kept Correa sidelined since Sept. 21. The shortstop himself expressed optimism over the weekend that he wouldn't have to miss any playoff games, and manager A.J. Hinch was similarly optimistic Wednesday.

Correa (back) said a doctor in Los Angeles told him he "should be good to go for the playoffs," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa exuded optimism Saturday, one day after general manager Jeff Luhnow acknowledged the shortstop will have a lot to do over the next week to be ready for the postseason. Correa said he woke up Saturday feeling like he'd be in the lineup if the playoffs started Sunday. "I feel really good. I woke up feeling great," Correa said. "Today we did more stuff in the gym and, like I said, it's a positive step moving forward and we're going to ramp it up once we get to Houston." The Astros will wrap their regular season against the Angels on Sunday then return to Houston to prepare for the ALDS, which begins Friday.

Correa (back) will participate in workouts over the next week to determine his availability for the American League Division Series, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa is still with the team in Los Angeles but was not spotted at Angel Stadium prior to Friday's game. "We're going to have to see him do a lot of stuff between now and next Friday," Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "He's going to have to ramp up his activity each day and give us comfort that he's ready to play. If he's not ready to play, he (could) be on the roster and not play. But, most likely, we'd have to use that roster spot for someone else." That Correa's not performing baseball activities at this time is concerning. The Astros will return to Houston on Monday and will have two scheduled workouts Wednesday and Thursday before the ALDS opens Friday, Oct. 4.

Correa (back) will participate in workouts over the next week to determine his availability for the American League Division Series, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa is still with the team in Los Angeles but was not spotted at Angel Stadium prior to Friday's game. "We're going to have to see him do a lot of stuff between now and next Friday," Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "He's going to have to ramp up his activity each day and give us comfort that he's ready to play. If he's not ready to play, he (could) be on the roster and not play. But, most likely, we'd have to use that roster spot for someone else." That Correa's not performing baseball activities at this time is concerning. The Astros will return to Houston on Monday and will have two scheduled workouts Wednesday and Thursday before the ALDS opens Friday, Oct. 4.

Correa (back) has been shut down for the rest of the regular season but is expected to start Game 1 of the ALDS, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros will keep the 25-year-old out of action until the postseason to ensure he's 100 percent. Aledmys Diaz and Jack Mayfield figure to see time at shortstop in the final four regular-season contests.

Correa (back) isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

As expected, Correa will take a seat for the third straight day due to back tightness. The Astros are likely exercising caution with their starting shortstop, and he should be able to return to the starting lineup sometime over the weekend before the postseason begins.

Correa (back) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game at Seattle, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa missed Tuesday's contest due to back tightness but said after the game he expected to rejoin the lineup Wednesday, though he apparently isn't quite ready to roll. According to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, the 25-year-old will sit again Thursday versus the Angels, though he said he would be OK to play if it were the playoffs.

Correa (back) said he expects to rejoin the Houston lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa was scratched ahead of Tuesday's 3-0 win after experiencing back tightness following the team flight to Seattle. The Astros' decision to hold him out was mostly for precautionary purposes, but Correa looks like he'll still be on track for steady work over the final five regular-season contests while Houston remains locked in a tight battle with the Yankees for the home-field advantage in the American League postseason.

Correa (back) will start at shortstop and bat seventh Tuesday against the Rangers, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Correa completed a short rehab stint with Triple-A Round Rock, and he's since been cleared to return from the 10-day injured list. He's been sidelined since Aug. 20 due to a back issue. Houston will have the luxury of easing Correa back into action with the playoffs still a few weeks away.

Correa (back) went 1-for-2 with two walks in Triple-A Round Rock's season-ending loss to Sacramento on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

With no more minor-league games left, it appears Correa's return is imminent. The shortstop will remain with Round Rock through the weekend and partake in a live batting-practice session Sunday before rejoining the Astros on their off day Monday. "If all goes well, we'll continue his rehab in the big leagues during this homestand," manager AJ Hinch said. The Astros host the Rangers for two games beginning Tuesday followed by a three-game set against the Angels that begins Friday. There is a chance he could ramp up slowly, playing less than a full-game for the first few games for which he's activated.

Correa (back) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Correa will stick with the Express during their playoff run; if the team gets eliminated, the shortstop will continue rehabbing with High-A Fayetteville or play in simulated games to get back up to speed. His return date remains up in the air.

Correa (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa is expected to get a chance to take the field for Game 3 of Round Rock's playoff series, assuming all goes well over the next few days. His return date is still up in the air.

Correa (back) could make a rehab appearance for Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa has missed just shy of three weeks with a sore back. The Astros are likely primarily concerned with getting him right for the playoffs, but it looks as though he'll be able to return for at least a handful of games prior to the end of the regular season.

Correa (back) took batting practice on the field prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa began hitting off a tee Tuesday, so he appears to be progressing nicely in his return from back soreness. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since Aug. 20 due to the issue, and it remains unclear when exactly the Astros expect him to return from the injured list, though he believes he'll be back before the end of the regular season.

Correa (back) hit in the batting cage Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa, who has been sidelined since Aug. 20 with back soreness, said he felt no pain during Thursday's hitting session, which also included flips and tee-work. The shortstop said he's taking it slow but is still hoping to return before the end of the regular season.

Correa (back) hit off a tee Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa has missed two weeks with back soreness. It's not clear exactly when he's expected to return, though he's trending in the right direction. The Astros have a 10.5-game division lead, though they're tied with the Yankees for the top spot in the American League, so they'll likely want to get their star shortstop back soon.

Manager A.J. Hinch said Correa (back) has not yet resumed swinging, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa has been running and participating in rotational exercises, though he has yet to pick up a bat since landing on the injured list with a back injury Aug. 20. As such, the shortstop will remain in Houston to continue rehabbing while the Astros travel to Toronto and Milwaukee for their next five games. Look for a more concrete return date to come into focus once Correa ramps up his activities.

Correa (back) ran sprints and went through rotational exercises Tuesday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Correa has been out for a week with a sore back. He's expected to advance two hitting, fielding and throwing later this week and could be back with the Astros within two weeks.

Correa (back) completed light running on the field Sunday, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Manager AJ Hinch noted that Correa was "in great spirits" following the session, but the shortstop's workout wasn't overly intense, as he didn't partake in any hitting or throwing. Correa's ability to resume activities was encouraging in any case, and adds to the growing optimism that he'll avoid an extended stay on the injured list. General manager Jeff Luhnow has previously hinted that the Astros are hoping to bring Correa back in the second week of September.

General manager Jeff Luhnow said he expects Correa (back) to get three full weeks of MLB games before the postseason begins, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

He will be eligible to return on Aug. 30, but Luhnow's timetable suggests he will return around Sept. 8. The Astros purchased the contract of Abraham Toro in an effort to bolster the offense while Correa is on the shelf.

Correa (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list following Tuesday's win over the Tigers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Manager AJ Hinch said prior to the game Correa was likely IL-bound, so the post-game announcement isn't much of a surprise. The 24-year-old was pulled from Monday's contest after his back stiffened up, and Hinch indicated the recovery will likely require the full 10 days. Correa will be eligible to be activated Aug. 30 in Toronto.

Correa (back) is expected to require a trip to the 10-day injured list, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa wasn't available to the media prior to Tuesday's matchup, but skipper AJ Hinch finally shed some light on Correa's status, stating that it's likely his star shortstop will need a stint on the IL. He could return near the end of August if he's able to come back after the 10-day minimum.

Correa (back) isn't starting Tuesday against the Tigers.

Correa left Monday night's series opener with back discomfort, and the details surrounding his injury have been scarce to this point. Jack Mayfield draws the start at shortstop and will bat ninth in Correa's absence.

Correa (back) is being considered day-to-day after leaving Monday's game against Detroit due to back discomfort, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

After the contest, Correa told skipper AJ Hinch that he couldn't get his back loose prior to first pitch, so it doesn't appear that the shortstop suffered the injury during Monday's clash. His status for the remainder of the series is in question at this point.