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Carlos Correa Back in Lineup After Ankle Sprain as Twins Fight for Playoffs

After negative X-rays the shortstop will return to action under close medical watch during Minnesota’s wild-card chase

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa
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Overview

  • Correa left the July 11 game against the Pirates after colliding with Tommy Pham’s dive at second base and was diagnosed with a mild ankle sprain
  • X-rays showed no structural damage, allowing him to miss just one game before rejoining the starting lineup
  • This season the veteran is batting .261 with seven home runs, 30 RBIs and a .687 OPS amid ongoing durability concerns
  • Since signing in Minnesota in 2022, Correa has played fewer than 100 games in most seasons due to various injuries
  • Team officials say his availability will be critical as the Twins pursue a wild-card berth in the American League