Astros explain Carlos Correa’s absence amid lineup questions
Without Carlos Correa, Astros looked dull.
Astros explain Carlos Correa’s absence amid lineup questions originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Carlos Correa didn't play in Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners .
Worry not, the issue was not related to any injury. Before the 6-1 loss that extended the Astros' losing streak to seven games, manager Joe Espada confirmed Correa was not playing because of illness. The third baseman, who was acquired through a trade from the Minnesota Twins , is carrying an illness from last week in Colorado.
Espada gave Correa a day off and also made adjustments to the lineup. With shortstop Jeremy Pena out due to a knee injury, the Astros were forced to go with Nick Allen, who went hitless in three plate appearances. In place of Correa, Isaac Paredes resumed duties at the hot corner, and he went 1-4 at the plate.
Joe Espada said the Astros don’t have updates yet on Jeremy Peña or Tatsuya Imai. Carlos Correa is getting a day off, Espada said Correa is still not 100% back from the illness in Denver. — Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) April 12, 2026 Correa has been one of the bright spots in Houston's lineup.