Bleacher Report · Mar 19, 2022
Twins' Updated Starting Lineup, Payroll After Carlos Correa's Reported Contract
The Minnesota Twins reportedly made a major free-agent splash to upgrade their lineup by signing longtime Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa.
Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reported Saturday the Astros and Correa agreed to a three-year, $105.3 million contract with opt-outs after each of the first two seasons.
Here's a look at the club's projected batting order after the blockbuster move, which Spotrac noted increased its 2022 payroll to $107.3 million (20th in MLB):
Byron Buxton (CF)
Luis Arraez (DH)
Carlos Correa (SS)
Miguel Sano (1B)
Jorge Polanco (2B)
Max Kepler (RF)
Gary Sanchez (C)
Alex Kirilloff (LF)
Gio Urshela (3B)