Is fairy-tale reunion in play for Astros?

The Houston Astros and Carlos Correa—together again? According to Bob Nightengale, the Astros are exploring a reunion with their former franchise shortstop. 

Correa, 30, is having a decent 2025 season with a .267 batting average, seven homers, 31 RBI and a .704 OPS across 337 at-bats. That production isn’t eye-popping, but his leadership, glove and postseason resume would be a welcome boost to a veteran Houston club trying to stay alive in a crowded AL playoff race.

It’s a long shot—but not impossible. Correa has a full no-trade clause, but per Nightengale, he’s told friends he’d waive it to return to Houston.

From the Twins’ angle, it’s both surprising and logical. Byron Buxton flatly told reporters during All-Star Weekend, “I can’t be traded… I’m a Minnesota Twin for the rest of my life,” referencing his own no-trade clause. But that doesn’t mean Minnesota can’t quietly initiate a soft rebuild. With prospect Brooks Lee establishing himself, Walker Jenkins knocking on the door of a call-up and rumors swirling around Joe Ryan, Jhoan Duran, Willi Castro and Harrison Bader, GM Derek Falvey could look to rebuild this roster.