Here's an early look at how Houston Texans rookies measure up
RANKING THE ROOKIES
11 October 2023
With five weeks in the books on the 2023 NFL season, it certainly looks like the Houston Texans future is in good hands.
CJ Stroud is the favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Will Anderson has the third-best odds for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
It seems strange to say this about a rookie, but we really don't have any concerns about Stroud. However, it would be nice to see Will Anderson takes some steps and shrink the margin between him and Eagles' Jalen Carter, who is currently the favorite for DROY.
Be sure to watch the video above as the guys discuss their rookie report cards for the Texans, and project how things will progress throughout the remainder of the season.
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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.
