Carlos Correa is being linked with a sensational trade back to the Houston Astros.
Multiple reports indicated that the Astros have interest in trading for Correa. He would likely be their third baseman, with Isaac Paredes dealing with a severe long-term hamstring injury.
Correa has a no-trade clause with the Minnesota Twins, but is said to be willing to waive it to return to Houston.
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa has told friends on the Houston Astros that he'd be willing to waive his no-trade clause to rejoin them, and would welcome playing third base. The Astros badly need a 3B with Isaac Paredes expected to miss rest of season.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 30, 2025
ESPN’s Jeff Passan cautioned that, while the two sides have talked, no deal is close between the Astros and Twins.
While the Houston Astros have interest in Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa and there has been dialogue on a potential trade, the sides are far apart at the moment and no deal is close, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 30, 2025
Correa is a former No. 1 pick of the Astros and played for the franchise from 2015 to 2021. He wound up with the Twins in free agency, though he faced a very bizarre offseason in 2022-23 when multiple big contracts fell through due to concerns about his health.
The Astros still like Correa a great deal, as is evident in these rumors. He is signed through 2028, but has an option-laden contract that could ultimately run through 2032. He is hitting .267 with seven home runs for Minnesota this season.
Houston figures to be among the most active teams in the league leading up to Thursday’s trade deadline. They are also showing interest in one of the top pitchers on the market, though it is unclear if they will have the capability of trading for both major pieces.
