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Astros Reinforce World Series Bid With Correa Homecoming and Position Shift

Houston’s AL West leader has placed Carlos Correa at third base to fortify its lineup as clubhouse momentum builds.

Jul 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) walks to the dugout after the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images/File Photo
Houston Astros outfielder Jesus Sanchez (4) misses a catch on a foul ball hit by Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Houston Astros' Christian Walker (8) is congratulated by Taylor Trammell, left, on his solo home run while Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez, right, looks away n the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida runs down the first base line on his groundout against the Houston Astros during the second inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Overview

  • Houston re-acquired Carlos Correa from Minnesota in a deadline-day trade that sent prospect Matt Mikulski to the Twins and had the Astros assume $33 million of Correa’s remaining salary.
  • Correa agreed to waive his no-trade clause after discussions with the Twins’ front office convinced him that Minnesota was entering a rebuild.
  • The former shortstop will make his major-league debut at third base, marking a deliberate positional change to strengthen Houston’s infield.
  • The Astros also added outfielder Jesús Sánchez and utility infielder Ramón Urías ahead of the deadline to bolster lineup power and depth.
  • Manager Joe Espada and players have noted an immediate lift in leadership and chemistry as Houston maintains its division lead and pursues a World Series title.