Astros Reacquire Correa in Deadline Trade

The Houston Astros have reacquired former star shortstop Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, with Correa set to play third base due to Isaac Paredes' season-ending injury. Correa waived his no-trade clause and stated that Houston was the only team he would approve for a trade, underscoring his strong ties to the franchise. The Twins will pay $33 million of the more than $100 million left on Correa’s contract, which runs through at least 2028. Houston gave up only lower-level prospect Matt Mikulski in the deal. Correa, whose offensive performance has dipped this season, brings valued leadership, postseason experience, and defensive skills as the Astros aim for another World Series run. For Minnesota, the trade marks a move toward rebuilding and payroll reduction amid a disappointing and injury-plagued season.