How Carlos Correa's season-ending ankle injury impacts Astros' trade deadline plans
Houston must pivot to plan B.
How Carlos Correa's season-ending ankle injury impacts Astros' trade deadline plans originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Houston Astros received troubling injury news on Wednesday.
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic , infielder Carlos Correa needs season-ending surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left ankle. His timeline for recovery is 6-8 months. Correa reportedly suffered the injury during batting practice on Tuesday.
Without question, this is brutal news for the Astros. It also changes the dynamic of their plan for this year's trade deadline. Correa began his career with Houston as a full-time shortstop, often shifting over to third base as recently as last season.
In 2025, Correa made 23 appearances at shortstop and 14 at third. The three-time All-Star hit 279 with three homers to go with 16 RBIs and a . 787 OPS in 122 at-bats.