HOUSTON, TX – July 31, 2025 – As the MLB Trade Deadline barrels towards its 5 p.m. CT conclusion today, the most intriguing rumor buzzing around Daikin Park isn’t about a new face, but a very familiar one: a potential reunion with former Astros star shortstop Carlos Correa.
Reports from multiple national outlets surfaced on Wednesday, indicating the Astros have indeed engaged in discussions with the Minnesota Twins about bringing Correa back to Houston. The interest is said to be genuine, fueled by the Astros’ current need for infield help, particularly at third base with Isaac Paredes battling a hamstring injury.
Correa, who spent his first seven seasons in Houston, where he became a World Series champion and a fan favorite, currently plays for the Twins on a six-year, $200 million contract. A significant hurdle in any potential deal is his full no-trade clause, meaning he would have to approve any move.
While Correa himself publicly downplayed the “seriousness” of talks on Wednesday, he conspicuously did not rule out a return to the city he still calls home in the offseason. For the Astros, acquiring Correa would likely mean he’d shift to third base, with Jeremy Peña firmly established at shortstop.
The financial implications are immense, with the Twins likely needing to absorb a substantial portion of his remaining contract. Despite these complexities and reports that the two sides are “far apart,” the idea of the former number one overall pick returning to Houston has ignited the fanbase.
With mere hours left until the deadline, whether this intriguing rumor transforms into a reality remains the biggest storyline surrounding the Astros today.