Overview

• Correa rejoined the Astros at the 2025 trade deadline in a deal with the Twins and accepted a move off shortstop to accommodate Jeremy Peña.
• He immediately began dissecting YouTube highlights of Nolan Arenado, Manny Machado and Matt Chapman to learn third base fundamentals.
• Media reports describe his adaptation as rapid, with extensive practice sessions and solid defensive showings in games.
• Matt Chapman welcomed Correa’s review of his clips and advised him to trust his instincts at the hot corner.
• Astros management is weighing a full infield reshuffle around Correa’s success, including a potential position change for Isaac Paredes.