Overview

• Carlos Correa returned to Houston on July 31 after approving a trade from Minnesota under the no-trade clause in his six-year, $200 million contract.
• He is set to shift from shortstop to third base to fill the void left by Paredes’ hamstring injury.
• Shortstop Jeremy Peña is nearing activation from the injured list, paving the way for a midseason infield realignment.
• The late move addresses the Astros’ need for an experienced infielder as they contend for another American League West title.
• Correa, the 2015 AL Rookie of the Year and a three-time All-Star, spent his first seven seasons in Houston and was a key figure in the 2017 World Series championship.