Houston Astros reacquire Carlos Correa in trade

Driving the news: The Astros acquired Correa from the Twins hours before the MLB trade deadline Thursday, multiple outlets reported.

• Correa had to agree to the trade, signaling his eagerness to rejoin the team.
• Details of the deal weren't immediately available, but Correa had $96 million and three more years left in his contract with Minnesota.

State of play: The Astros acquired Correa while he's on the injured list, having suffered a sprained ankle during a game on July 11. He's currently day-to-day and had a .267 batting average in 2025 until the injury.

• Houston is 62-47 (.569) this season, with 53 games left in the regular season.

The intrigue: Correa, when healthy, will likely replace Isaac Paredes at third base, who will miss at least the next two months with a hamstring injury.

What they're saying: "I'm coming home and there's only one goal in mind and that's to win championships," Correa said, per MLB.com's Brian McTaggart.

Flashback: The Astros selected Correa as the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2012.

• He made his debut in 2015 and won American League Rookie of the Year before leading the Astros to their first World Series win in 2017. He's also a three-time All-Star and a Gold Glove recipient.

What's next: The Astros take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday.