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MLB trade deadline: Houston Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, while San Diego Padres swing several deals
Major League Baseball's trade deadline brought plenty of chaos Thursday, with dozens of deals capping a frenetic 24 hours as teams sought to improve their rosters ahead of the postseason. Among the highlights: All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Houston Astros, the San Diego Padres went on a trading spree that brought in hard-throwing closer Mason Miller and the New York Yankees grabbed two-time All-Star reliever David Bednar. In other moves, outfielder Cedric Mullins was dealt to the New York Mets and former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber is joining the Toronto Blue Jays. The recent swaps are on top of several deals over the past few days — including the Seattle Mariners landing slugger Eugenio Suarez — and the final hours saw a whirlwind of activity as teams made trades right up until the 5 p.m. CDT deadline. Trades were still rolling in as the deadline passed, but here are some highlights from Thursday. Correa is returning to Houston in a deal with the Minnesota Twins, giving the franchise a boost as it tries to stay atop the AL West. Correa spent his first seven years in Houston, where he became one of the most beloved players in franchise history. He helped the team to six playoff appearances, three American League pennants and its first World Series title in 2017 — a championship tainted by a sign-stealing scandal. The Twins also are sending $33 million to offset the $103.4 million left on Correa's contract, which runs through 2028. The Twins will receive minor-league pitcher Matt Mikulski in return. Correa has played exclusively shortstop in his 11-year MLB career but almost certainly will move to third base with shortstop Jeremy Peña close to returning from the injured list. The Astros need help at the hot corner with All-Star Isaac Paredes out indefinitely with a hamstring injury. The 30-year-old Correa has had a down season by his standards, batting .267 with seven homers and 31 RBIs. The 26-year-old Miller is one of the game's top relievers and has a fastball that averages more than 101 mph. The 2024 All-Star has 20 saves in 23 opportunities, a 3.76 ERA and 59 strikeouts this season. He's under team control through 2029. The Padres also added JP Sears, a lefty who has a 7-9 record and 4.95 ERA this season, striking out 95 batters in 22 starts. They sent the Athletics a package of prospects, including highly regarded shortstop Leo De Vries and right-handed pitchers Henry Baez, Braden Nett and Eduarniel Nunez. The active Padres also acquired catcher Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals. Mullins give the Mets an upgrade in center field, where Tyrone Taylor was playing terrific defense but providing little offense. The 30-year-old Mullins — who was an All-Star in 2021 — was batting .229 with 15 homers, 49 RBIs and 14 stolen bases for the Baltimore Orioles. Versatile veteran Jeff McNeil also has been getting starts in center because of his bat, but he has much more experience at second base and the corner outfield spots. The last-place Orioles received right-handers Raimon Gómez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh. Looking to fortify their bullpen for the stretch run, the Yankees agreed to acquire Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Jake Bird from the Colorado Rockies. They also acquired utilityman José Caballero from the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees were set to send catcher/first base prospect Rafael Flores, catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanchez to the Pirates in exchange for Bednar, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. The Yankees sent infielder Roc Riggio and lefty Ben Shields to the Rockies for Bird and outfielder Everson Pereira to the Rays. The 30-year-old Bednar struggled early in the season and spent some time in the minors but has been dominant since his return. He joins a bullpen that already has Luke Weaver and Devin Williams. Bird has a 4.73 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 53 1/3 innings. They were the fourth, fifth and sixth trades the Yankees made since Friday. They obtained third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies on Friday, reserve infielder Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals on Saturday and reserve outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Bieber is headed to the AL East-leading Blue Jays in a deal with the rebuilding Cleveland Guardians. Bieber, who is working his way back from April 2024 Tommy John surgery, has made five rehab starts. His most recent outing was Tuesday for Double-A Akron, in which he allowed one run on three hits and struck out seven in four innings. His next rehab start was scheduled for Sunday. The Guardians are getting right-hander Khal Stephen from the Blue Jays. Toronto also got righty reliever Louis Varland and first baseman Ty France from the Twins for rookie outfielder Alan Roden and minor-league starter Kendry Rojas. Bieber had spent his entire career in Cleveland, including winning the AL Cy Young Award in 2020. He has a career record of 62-32 with a 3.22 ERA and 958 strikeouts in 136 games (134 starts) since his debut in 2018. He agreed to a one-year, $14 million contract last fall with a $16 million player option for 2026. The Philadelphia Phillies got outfielder Harrison Bader in exchange for two minor-leaguers. It was the team's second deal with the Twins in two days after landing closer Jhoan Duran. The 31-year-old Bader, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, remains a strong defender at all three outfield spots and has 12 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .778 OPS in 96 games. He also has postseason experience, playing in five playoff series with the St. Louis Cardinals, Yankees and Mets with a .809 OPS and five career homers. The Phillies are sending minor-league outfielder Hendry Mendez and right-hander Geremy Villoria to the Twins for Bader. The AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers acquired Kyle Finnegan from the Nationals for two prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade wasn't announced. The 33-year-old Finnegan was an All-Star in 2024 but his velocity has been down this season. He has 20 saves with a 4.38 ERA in 2025. The Nats received minor-league pitchers Josh Randall and R.J. Sales, Detroit's third- and 10th-round draft picks from 2024. The Tigers also added right-hander Paul Sewald in a deal with the Guardians and minor-league righty Codi Heuer in a trade with the Texas Rangers. The 35-year-old Sewald is eligible to return from the injured list on Sunday after being shut down with a strained right shoulder. He is 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA in 18 games this season, averaging more than one strikeout each inning.
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MLB trade deadline tracker: Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, Padres swing several deals
Major League Baseball's trade deadline brought plenty of chaos Thursday, with dozens of deals capping a frenetic 24 hours as teams sought to improve their rosters ahead of the postseason. Among the highlights: All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Houston Astros, the San Diego Padres went on a trading spree that brought in hard-throwing closer Mason Miller and the New York Yankees grabbed two-time All-Star reliever David Bednar. In other moves, outfielder Cedric Mullins was dealt to the New York Mets while former Cy Young award winner Shane Bieber is joining the Toronto Blue Jays. The recent swaps are on top of several deals over the past few days - including the Mariners landing slugger Eugenio Suarez - and the final hours saw a whirlwind of activity as teams made trades right up until the 6 p.m. EDT deadline. Trades were still rolling in as the deadline passed but here are some highlights from Thursday: Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, giving club familiar veteran Correa is returning to Houston in a deal with the Minnesota Twins, giving the franchise a boost as it tries to stay atop the AL West, according to a person with direct knowledge. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced. Correa spent his first seven years in Houston, where he became one of the most beloved players in franchise history, helping the team to six playoff appearances, three American League pennants and its first World Series title in 2017 - a championship tainted by a sign-stealing scandal. Correa has exclusively played shortstop in his 11-year MLB career but will almost certainly move to third base with shortstop Jeremy Peña close to returning from the injured list. The Astros need help at the hot corner with All-Star Isaac Paredes out indefinitely with a hamstring injury. The 30-year-old Correa has had a down season by his standards, batting .267 with seven homers and 31 RBIs. He's under contract through 2028. Active Padres add All-Star Mason Miller and others The 26-year-old Miller is one of the game's top relievers and has a fastball that averages more than 101 mph. The 2024 All-Star has 20 saves in 23 opportunities, a 3.76 ERA and 59 strikeouts this season. He's under team control through 2029. The Padres also added JP Sears, a lefty who has a 7-9 record and 4.95 ERA this season, striking out 95 batters over 22 starts. San Diego sent the A's a package of prospects, including highly-regarded shortstop Leo De Vries and right-handed pitchers Henry Baez, Braden Nett and Eduarniel Nunez. The active Padres also acquired catcher Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals. Mets get needed boost in center field with Baltimore's Cedric Mullins Mullins give the Mets an upgrade in center field, where Tyrone Taylor was playing terrific defense but providing little offense. The 30-year-old Mullins - who was an All-Star in 2021 - is batting .229 with 15 homers, 49 RBIs and 14 stolen bases. Versatile veteran Jeff McNeil has also been getting starts in center because of his bat, but he has much more experience at second base and the corner outfield spots. The last-place Orioles received right-handers Raimon Gómez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh. Yankees add to bullpen, acquire Bednar from Pirates, Bird from Rockies Looking to fortify their bullpen for the stretch run, the Yankees agreed to acquire Bednar from Pittsburgh and Jake Bird from Colorado. New York was set to send catcher/first base prospect Rafael Flores, catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanchez to the Pirates in exchange for Bednar, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. The Yankees sent infielder Roc Riggio and lefty Ben Shields to the Rockies for Bird. The 30-year-old Bednar struggled early in the season and spent some time in the minors but has been dominant since his return. He joins a bullpen that already has Luke Weaver and Devin Williams. Bird has a 4.73 ERA and 62 strikeouts over 53 1/3 innings. They were the fourth and fifth trades made by the Yankees since last Friday. They obtained third baseman Ryan McMahon from Colorado on Friday, reserve infielder Amed Rosario from Washington on Saturday and reserve outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Shane Bieber off to Blue Jays, nearing MLB return Bieber is headed to the AL East-leading Blue Jays in a deal with the rebuilding Cleveland Guardians. Bieber, who is working his way back from April 2024 Tommy John surgery, has made five rehab starts. His most recent outing was Tuesday for Double-A Akron, in which he allowed one run on three hits and struck out seven in four innings. His next rehab start was scheduled for Sunday. The Guardians are getting right-hander Khal Stephen from the Blue Jays. Bieber had spent his entire career in Cleveland, including winning the AL Cy Young Award in 2020. He has a career record of 62-32 with a 3.22 ERA and 958 strikeouts in 136 games, with 134 starts since his debut in 2018. He agreed to a one-year, $14 million contract last fall with a $16 million player option for 2026. Phillies stay aggressive, add OF Harrison Bader in deal with Twins The Phillies got outfielder Harrison Bader in exchange for two minor leaguers. It is the team's second deal with the Minnesota Twins in two days after landing closer Jhoan Duran. The 31-year-old Bader, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, remains a strong defender at all three outfield spots and has 12 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .778 OPS in 96 games. He also has postseason experience, playing in five playoff series with the Cardinals, Yankees and Mets with a .809 OPS and five career homers. The Phillies are sending minor league outfielder Hendry Mendez and right-hander Geremy Villoria to the Twins for Bader. Tigers pry closer Kyle Finnegan from Nationals, also add Paul Sewald, Codi Heuer AL Central-leading Detroit acquired Kyle Finnegan from Washington for two prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade wasn't announced. The 33-year-old Finnegan was an All-Star in 2024 but his velocity has been down this season. He has 20 saves with a 4.38 ERA in 2025. The Nats received minor league pitchers Josh Randall and R.J. Sales, Detroit's third and 10th round draft picks from 2024, respectively. The Tigers also added right-hander Paul Sewald in a deal with the Guardians and minor-league righty Codi Heuer in a trade with the Rangers. The 35-year-old Sewald is eligible to return from the injured list on Sunday after being shut down with a strained right shoulder. He is 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA in 18 games this season, averaging more than one strikeout each inning. Cubs add more pitching, trade for Andrew Kittredge from Orioles The Cubs continued seek help on the mound, adding right-hander Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles one day after agreeing to a deal with the Washington Nationals for righty Michael Soroka. The 35-year-old Kittredge was an All-Star in 2021 and has a 3.44 ERA over nine seasons. The reliever has a 3.45 ERA in 31 games this season. He signed a $9 million, one-year deal with Baltimore last offseason that includes a $9 million club option for 2026 with a $1 million buyout. Other deals, notes - The Rays acquired catcher Hunter Feduccia from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Paul Gervase, catcher Ben Rortvedt and left-handed pitcher Adam Serwinowski. - The Dodgers acquired outfielder Alex Call from the Washington Nationals for minor leaguer right-handers Eriq Swan and Sean Paul Liñan. - The Angels took infielder Oswald Peraza from the Yankees for minor league outfielder Wilberson de Peña and international bonus pool money. - The Reds acquired utility player Miguel Andujar from the Athletics in exchange for right-hander Kenya Huggins. - The Rangers added left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe from the Twins in exchange for minor league left-hander Garrett Horn. - Baltimore put right-hander Zach Eflin on the injured list with lower back discomfort Thursday. Eflin was a potential trade target, but has made only 14 starts this year and is on an expiring contract.
Fox Sports
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Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade from the dismantled Twins
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa is returning to Houston, giving the Astros a needed jolt for their infield after a stunning trade from the Minnesota Twins ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Correa spent his first seven years in Houston, where he became one of the most beloved players in franchise history, helping the team to six playoff appearances, three American League pennants and its first World Series title in 2017 — a championship tainted by a sign-stealing scandal. The top pick in the 2012 amateur draft and 2015 AL Rookie of the Year was part of the homegrown core that helped the Astros go from the league's laughingstock to perennial contenders. The Twins got minor-league pitcher Matt Mikulski in return for Correa. They will also pay $33 million of the $103,419,355 remaining on his contract. The 26-year-old Mikulski, who was a second-round pick in the 2021 draft by the San Francisco Giants, was promoted earlier this season to Houston's High-A affiliate in Asheville. He has 245 strikeouts in 225 2/3 minor league innings. Correa, who waived his no-trade clause, has exclusively played shortstop in his 11-year major league career but will almost certainly move to third base for the AL West leaders with shortstop Jeremy Pena close to returning from the injured list. The Astros need help at third with All-Star Isaac Paredes out indefinitely with a hamstring injury. Charismatic and an unquestioned leader in the clubhouse, Correa could help galvanize a team that has managed to remain atop the division standings despite dealing with multiple injuries to both its lineup and pitching staff. Correa reunites with second baseman Jose Altuve, who is the Astros' longest-tenured player and one of his closest friends on the team. When asked about the possibility of Correa returning to Houston on Wednesday, Altuve raved about him before saying: "So I think — if anything (were) to happen, I hope it's the best for him and for us.' The 30-year-old Correa was named to two of his three All-Star Games while with the Astros and won a Gold Glove Award in 2021. He seemed to embrace the villain role when Houston became the league's most hated team after it was revealed the Astros illegally stole signs in their run to the 2017 title and during the 2018 season. He left when he became a free agent before the 2022 season when the Astros wouldn't pay him what he believed he was worth, signing a three-year deal worth just over $105 million. Correa opted out of that contract after one year but re-signed with the Twins on a six-year, $200 million deal. While Correa's defense at shortstop has been impeccable and his leadership in the clubhouse strong, the investment for the Twins simply hasn't panned out. He played the 2023 season through plantar fasciitis in his left foot, batting just .230 with 131 strikeouts in 135 games and a pedestrian .711 OPS. He shined in the playoffs, helping the Twins end a record 18-game postseason losing streak and win a series for the first time in 21 years, and was enjoying an All-Star season in 2024 before plantar fasciitis popped up again — this time in his right foot. He had to withdraw from the All-Star Game and didn't return until mid-September, after the Twins were already mired in a sharp swoon that pushed them out of playoff contention. Correa has been much healthier this year, but not as productive. His .905 OPS in 2024 has fallen to .704 this year, with seven home runs in 93 games. The contract he signed 2 1/2 years ago now constitutes a much larger percentage of the team's payroll. The Twins have also seen a sharp decline in regional television revenue in light of the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group, which prompted a spending reduction by ownership. The Pohlad family has since put the club up for sale. The Twins will pay what they owe Correa in installments due each Dec. 15: $3 million in 2025 and $10 million each in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Correa is owed $11,419,355 of his $36 million salary this year, $31.5 million next season, $30.5 million in 2027 and $30 million in 2028. Correa's contract also includes vesting options for the 2029-2032 seasons. ___ AP Sports Writer Dave Campbell and AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report. ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 3
Fox Sports
an hour ago
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MLB trade deadline tracker: Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, Padres swing several deals
Associated Press Major League Baseball's trade deadline brought plenty of chaos Thursday, with dozens of deals capping a frenetic 24 hours as teams sought to improve their rosters ahead of the postseason. Among the highlights: All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Houston Astros, the San Diego Padres went on a trading spree that brought in hard-throwing closer Mason Miller and the New York Yankees grabbed two-time All-Star reliever David Bednar. In other moves, outfielder Cedric Mullins was dealt to the New York Mets while former Cy Young award winner Shane Bieber is joining the Toronto Blue Jays. The recent swaps are on top of several deals over the past few days — including the Mariners landing slugger Eugenio Suarez — and the final hours saw a whirlwind of activity as teams made trades right up until the 6 p.m. EDT deadline. Trades were still rolling in as the deadline passed but here are some highlights from Thursday: Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, giving club familiar veteran Correa is returning to Houston in a deal with the Minnesota Twins, giving the franchise a boost as it tries to stay atop the AL West, according to a person with direct knowledge. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced. Correa spent his first seven years in Houston, where he became one of the most beloved players in franchise history, helping the team to six playoff appearances, three American League pennants and its first World Series title in 2017 — a championship tainted by a sign-stealing scandal. Correa has exclusively played shortstop in his 11-year MLB career but will almost certainly move to third base with shortstop Jeremy Pena close to returning from the injured list. The Astros need help at the hot corner with All-Star Isaac Paredes out indefinitely with a hamstring injury. The 30-year-old Correa has had a down season by his standards, batting .267 with seven homers and 31 RBIs. He's under contract through 2028. Active Padres add All-Star Mason Miller and others The 26-year-old Miller is one of the game's top relievers and has a fastball that averages more than 101 mph. The 2024 All-Star has 20 saves in 23 opportunities, a 3.76 ERA and 59 strikeouts this season. He's under team control through 2029. The Padres also added JP Sears, a lefty who has a 7-9 record and 4.95 ERA this season, striking out 95 batters over 22 starts. San Diego sent the A's a package of prospects, including highly-regarded shortstop Leo De Vries and right-handed pitchers Henry Baez, Braden Nett and Eduarniel Nunez. The active Padres also acquired catcher Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals. Mets get needed boost in center field with Baltimore's Cedric Mullins Mullins give the Mets an upgrade in center field, where Tyrone Taylor was playing terrific defense but providing little offense. The 30-year-old Mullins — who was an All-Star in 2021 — is batting .229 with 15 homers, 49 RBIs and 14 stolen bases. Versatile veteran Jeff McNeil has also been getting starts in center because of his bat, but he has much more experience at second base and the corner outfield spots. The last-place Orioles received right-handers Raimon Gómez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh. Yankees add to bullpen, acquire Bednar from Pirates, Bird from Rockies Looking to fortify their bullpen for the stretch run, the Yankees agreed to acquire Bednar from Pittsburgh and Jake Bird from Colorado. New York was set to send catcher/first base prospect Rafael Flores, catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanchez to the Pirates in exchange for Bednar, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. The Yankees sent infielder Roc Riggio and lefty Ben Shields to the Rockies for Bird. The 30-year-old Bednar struggled early in the season and spent some time in the minors but has been dominant since his return. He joins a bullpen that already has Luke Weaver and Devin Williams. Bird has a 4.73 ERA and 62 strikeouts over 53 1/3 innings. They were the fourth and fifth trades made by the Yankees since last Friday. They obtained third baseman Ryan McMahon from Colorado on Friday, reserve infielder Amed Rosario from Washington on Saturday and reserve outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Shane Bieber off to Blue Jays, nearing MLB return Bieber is headed to the AL East-leading Blue Jays in a deal with the rebuilding Cleveland Guardians. Bieber, who is working his way back from April 2024 Tommy John surgery, has made five rehab starts. His most recent outing was Tuesday for Double-A Akron, in which he allowed one run on three hits and struck out seven in four innings. His next rehab start was scheduled for Sunday. The Guardians are getting right-hander Khal Stephen from the Blue Jays. Bieber had spent his entire career in Cleveland, including winning the AL Cy Young Award in 2020. He has a career record of 62-32 with a 3.22 ERA and 958 strikeouts in 136 games, with 134 starts since his debut in 2018. He agreed to a one-year, $14 million contract last fall with a $16 million player option for 2026. Phillies stay aggressive, add OF Harrison Bader in deal with Twins The Phillies got outfielder Harrison Bader in exchange for two minor leaguers. It is the team's second deal with the Minnesota Twins in two days after landing closer Jhoan Duran. The 31-year-old Bader, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, remains a strong defender at all three outfield spots and has 12 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .778 OPS in 96 games. He also has postseason experience, playing in five playoff series with the Cardinals, Yankees and Mets with a .809 OPS and five career homers. The Phillies are sending minor league outfielder Hendry Mendez and right-hander Geremy Villoria to the Twins for Bader. Tigers pry closer Kyle Finnegan from Nationals, also add Paul Sewald, Codi Heuer AL Central-leading Detroit acquired Kyle Finnegan from Washington for two prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade wasn't announced. The 33-year-old Finnegan was an All-Star in 2024 but his velocity has been down this season. He has 20 saves with a 4.38 ERA in 2025. The Nats received minor league pitchers Josh Randall and R.J. Sales, Detroit's third and 10th round draft picks from 2024, respectively. The Tigers also added right-hander Paul Sewald in a deal with the Guardians and minor-league righty Codi Heuer in a trade with the Rangers. The 35-year-old Sewald is eligible to return from the injured list on Sunday after being shut down with a strained right shoulder. He is 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA in 18 games this season, averaging more than one strikeout each inning. Cubs add more pitching, trade for Andrew Kittredge from Orioles The Cubs continued seek help on the mound, adding right-hander Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles one day after agreeing to a deal with the Washington Nationals for righty Michael Soroka. The 35-year-old Kittredge was an All-Star in 2021 and has a 3.44 ERA over nine seasons. The reliever has a 3.45 ERA in 31 games this season. He signed a $9 million, one-year deal with Baltimore last offseason that includes a $9 million club option for 2026 with a $1 million buyout. Other deals, notes — The Rays acquired catcher Hunter Feduccia from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Paul Gervase, catcher Ben Rortvedt and left-handed pitcher Adam Serwinowski. — The Dodgers acquired outfielder Alex Call from the Washington Nationals for minor leaguer right-handers Eriq Swan and Sean Paul Liñan. — The Angels took infielder Oswald Peraza from the Yankees for minor league outfielder Wilberson de Peña and international bonus pool money. — The Reds acquired utility player Miguel Andujar from the Athletics in exchange for right-hander Kenya Huggins. — The Rangers added left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe from the Twins in exchange for minor league left-hander Garrett Horn. — Baltimore put right-hander Zach Eflin on the injured list with lower back discomfort Thursday. Eflin was a potential trade target, but has made only 14 starts this year and is on an expiring contract. ___ AP Baseball Writer Noah Trister and Mike Fitzpatrick, along with AP Sports Writers Howard Fendrich, Kristie Rieken, Will Graves, Greg Beacham, Dan Gelston and Joe Reedy contributed to this story. ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 3
Axios
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- Axios
Houston Astros reacquire Carlos Correa in trade
Carlos Correa will play for the Astros once again after agreeing to a trade from the Minnesota Twins. Why it matters: The All-Star shortstop's homecoming lines up with the Houston squad's forward momentum, already in progress. Driving the news: The Astros acquired Correa from the Twins hours before the MLB trade deadline Thursday, multiple outlets reported. Correa had to agree to the trade, signaling his eagerness to rejoin the team. Details of the deal weren't immediately available, but Correa had $96 million and three more years left in his contract with Minnesota. State of play: The Astros acquired Correa while he's on the injured list, having suffered a sprained ankle during a game on July 11. He's currently day-to-day and had a .267 batting average in 2025 until the injury. Houston is 62-47 (.569) this season, with 53 games left in the regular season. The intrigue: Correa, when healthy, will likely replace Isaac Paredes at third base, who will miss at least the next two months with a hamstring injury. What they're saying:"I'm coming home and there's only one goal in mind and that's to win championships," Correa said, per Brian McTaggart. Flashback: The Astros selected Correa as the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2012. He made his debut in 2015 and won American League Rookie of the Year before leading the Astros to their first World Series win in 2017. He's also a three-time All-Star and a Gold Glove recipient.
