When the Astros reacquired Carlos Correa from the Twins, 1,367 days had passed since his last game with his original team, Game 6 of the 2021 World Series. A lot has happened in that time. It feels like a lifetime ago, to be honest. And, on day 1,368, the former franchise icon officially returned, hitting cleanup and playing third base for the first time in his career.
Life can hit you suddenly and without warning.
Time will tell the impact of Correa’s second stint with Houston. With Minnesota paying $33 million across the remaining term of the contract, Correa’s true cost to the Astros is around three years, $70.