Carlos Correa and the Astros have reportedly avoided arbitration with a one-year, $11.7 million deal. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Carlos Correa, Astros avoid arbitration with one-year, $11.7M deal

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 2/6/21

Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros have reportedly avoided arbitration with a one-year, $11.7 million deal, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman.

Astros superstar Carlos Correa settles at $11.7M. Astros showed good will by settling way above the midpoint. Correa had submitted $12.5M, Astros at $9.75M. Jon Rosen at @WME sports did the deal with #Astros
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 6, 2021

Correa was in his final year of arbitration before being eligible for free agency following the 2021 season.

The 26-year-old has spent his entire six-year career with the Astros, helping the franchise capture a World Series title in 2017. He was an All-Star that year and also was named Rookie of the Year in 2015.

During the pandemic-shortened campaign, Correa slashed .264/.326/.383 with five home runs and 25 RBI. He is currently the only shortstop the Astros have on their depth chart heading into the 2021 season.

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