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Astros' 'untradeable' $200 million contract with World Series champion is brutal
TL;DR
The Houston Astros face challenges as Carlos Correa is out for the season due to ankle surgery. Correa's contract, worth $200 million, becomes a burden as he will earn $21.5 million for just 32 games in 2026.
Key points
- Carlos Correa is out for the season due to ankle surgery.
- The Astros face difficulties in their current season.
- Correa's contract is worth $200 million.
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The Houston Astros are in the midst of a disappointing season.
It only got worse when they learned that one of their everyday infielders would miss the remainder of the year with an injury.
Third baseman/shortstop Carlos Correa is out for the year after requiring season-ending ankle surgery. The Astros will pay him $21.5 million to play 32 games in 2026.
"Even with the Twins retaining some of Correa's money, the Astros owe Correa $20 million in 2027 and in 2028," FanSided's Zachary Rotman wrote Tuesday. "For a 31-year-old who already had injury concerns and wasn't performing at a $20 million level, that is brutal."
The risk Correa's injury history brings to other teams makes the $200 million contract he signed with the one of the more untradeable in the Majors.
Q&A
Why is Carlos Correa's contract considered untradeable?
Carlos Correa's contract is seen as untradeable due to its high value and the fact that he will only play a limited number of games due to injury.
What injury did Carlos Correa sustain that ended his season?
Carlos Correa required season-ending ankle surgery, which has sidelined him for the remainder of the year.
How much will the Astros pay Carlos Correa despite his injury?
The Astros will pay Carlos Correa $21.5 million for playing only 32 games in the 2026 season.
