Here’s a timetable for impact from Astros incoming reinforcements
THE CLOCK IS TICKING
08 May 2023
It was a tough weekend for the Astros dropping a disappointing series to the Seattle Mariners. However, there was some positive news that came down. Jose Altuve is ahead of schedule (fractured thumb) and may even be ready for some minor league rehab appearances in the coming days/weeks.
The good news doesn't stop there, as Houston should see Michael Brantley return to the big league club in the next few days against the Angels.
And Chas McCormick was activated off the injured list on Monday.
Don't miss the video above as we examine what type of impact this will have on the team, and if it will be enough to get them back on track.
Plus, how Dusty Baker factors in.
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Rumors have been swirling in recent days about the possible reunion between the Astros and Carlos Correa. Correa made the trade sound like an unlikely possibility on Wednesday, but now, it appears it's happening.
According multiple sources, including MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, the Astros are trading for Correa.
Source: The Astros are have agreed to a deal to reacquire Carlos Correa in a trade with the Twins.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 31, 2025
With third baseman Isaac Paredes likely unavailable until next season, this move makes a lot of sense for a team trying to win a World Series this season.
Correa has already agreed to play third base, with Jeremy Pena remaining at shortstop. Carlos is guaranteed $96 million through the next three seasons.
Correa is slashing .267/.319/.386 this season, not exactly the numbers we expect from Correa. But he was terrific in 2024, so hopefully a change of scenery sparks more production.
However, a deeper look at the numbers shows Correa has been much better as of late. He's slashing .308/.373/.421 with 2 homers and 9 RBIs over his last 30 games.
What did the Astros give up?
Details of the trade are finally being released. The Twins are paying $33 million of Correa's remaining $103.42 million contract.
The Minnesota Twins are paying a whopping $33 million of Carlos Correa's remaining $103.42 contract.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2025
The Twins will receive LHP prospect Matt Mikulski, per Bob Nightengale.
