Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Carlos Correa says he got no post-lockout offers from Astros

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 3/23/22

Of all the surprise moves to happen this MLB offseason -- and there have been some pretty crazy ones -- Carlos Correa's move from the Houston Astros to the Minnesota Twins was certainly one of the most unanticipated.

Correa signed a three-year, $105 million deal with the Minnesota Twins, shocking the baseball world by leaving a Houston ball club to which he served as a franchise face.

Then, Correa dropped a bombshell on Wednesday in his introductory presser with the Minnesota media: The Astros never made him any offers once the owner-imposed lockout was over.

Carlos Correa told me he has “nothing but love” for Houston and Astros front office and ownership, but also said the club did not make him any offers after the lockout. pic.twitter.com/HIBFVvBMeE
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) March 23, 2022

It is a stunning revelation, to say the least, especially given the Astros released a statement saying they are "disappointed" Correa left to play elsewhere.

The Houston Astros have released the following statement by Owner and Chairman Jim Crane regarding the announcement of Carlos Correa joining the Minnesota Twins. pic.twitter.com/kBxAUoW2Du
— Houston Astros (@astros) March 23, 2022

Rumors swirled ahead of the signing with Minnesota that Correa could stay with the Astros on a short-term deal. However, following reports in late 2021 that Houston made Correa a low-ball extension offer before he hit free agency, it sounds more likely Correa was more interested in a long-term contract and the Astros didn't want to pay for that.

Whatever the reason, Correa so far seems happy with his decision to play in the Twin Cities. He said as much in his introductory media availability, even giving a shoutout to the local cuisine.

Carlos Correa with an all-time great superstar athlete coming to Minnesota and winning over the locals quote: pic.twitter.com/Hak3oCGH3e
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) March 23, 2022

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