Why now's the time for Houston Astros to make lineup changes
ASTROS OUTLOOK
14 June 2022
Is it time for Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker to make changes to his lineup with the Astros offense continuing to underperform? ESPN Houston's Jake Asman, Cody Stoots, and Brad Kellner discuss on The Wheelhouse.
Plus, Brad Kellner makes the case that Dusty is the one in charge of the lineup decisions, believing the Astros front office would not be so keen on some of Dusty's head-scratching lineups.
Check out the video to learn more!
astroshouston astrosmlbastros cheatinghoustonlance zierleinlance mccullerstexanssignhouston rocketsvideonbaespnjohn and lanceespn houstonjake asmanlance mccullers curveballsportslance mccullers jrnfl texanshouston sportshouston astros newslance mccullers highlightsbrandon strangebaseballhouston texansnewscarlos correanflthe wheelhousejohn granatomlb lockoutrocketsespn 97.5world seriesyoutube.com
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.
