MN Twins Reportedly Trade Carlos Correa Back To Astros In Stunning Deal

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — In a stunning development just ahead of the trade deadline Thursday, the Minnesota Twins have reportedly agreed to send All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa to the Houston Astros, the franchise where he rose to stardom and helped capture a World Series title.

The deal was first reported by MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart. Terms of the trade have not been officially announced, and neither team has confirmed the move.

The trade would require Correa to opt out of his no-trade clause.

The 29-year-old was selected first overall by the Astros in the 2012 MLB Draft and spent seven seasons in Houston, playing a key role in the team’s 2017 championship run.

After signing a one-year deal with Minnesota in 2022, Correa returned the following offseason on a six-year, $200 million contract. He is currently in the second year of that deal.

Correa is batting .267 with seven home runs and 31 RBIs so far this season.

With the season unraveling, the Twins have shifted firmly into sell mode, dealing away marquee players like Correa while the Pohlad family publicly explores a sale of the franchise.

Other notable deadline moves include trades involving outfielder Harrison Bader and closer Jhoan Duran, signaling a full-on roster reset in Minnesota.

This story will be updated as more details emerge.