Twins Make Carlos Correa Decision After One Missed Game
Shortstop Carlos Correa is in his eleventh year in MLB and his fourth season with the Minnesota Twins. Correa was the first overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros and made his major-league debut in 2015.
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He made an immediate impact, taking home American League Rookie of the Year honors. In 99 games, he hit 22 home runs, stole 14 bases and posted an .857 OPS.
The 30-year-old shortstop enjoyed seven brilliant seasons in Houston, capturing a World Series title in 2017 and earning two All-Star selections.
The Twins signed him in March 2022 and re-signed him the following offseason to keep him in Minnesota long term.
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4)Brett Davis-Imagn Images
During Friday's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Correa suffered a mild right ankle sprain while tagging out Tommy Pham at second base. Pham's batting helmet collided with Correa's lower leg, bending his ankle awkwardly.
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On Sunday, Minnesota inserted Correa back into the lineup after clean X-rays revealed no structural damage.
Correa has had a disappointing season thus far, and the Twins have struggled as well.
In 82 games, he is batting .261 with a .687 OPS and just seven home runs, signaling a decline in his trademark power in his age-30 season.
His injury history has also depleted his speed on the basepaths—he's yet to record a stolen base this year.
The Twins sit at 47-48, three games back of the third wild-card spot. With the trade deadline approaching, several key pieces have surfaced in rumors, underlining Minnesota's uncertain outlook.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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