Twins' Rocco Baldelli Announces Carlos Correa Update After Leaving Red Sox Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Jul 29, 2025 9:51 PM ET

Shortstop Carlos Correa is in his fourth season with the Minnesota Twins after debuting in the majors with the Houston Astros in 2015.

The former first overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft lived up to expectations early, winning AL Rookie of the Year in his first full season. Over seven seasons in Houston, he earned two All-Star selections, a Gold Glove award, and helped the Astros capture two World Series titles.

Correa joined Minnesota in free agency prior to the 2022 season, and made his third career All-Star appearance last year—his first with the Twins.

However, a flare-up of plantar fasciitis in his right foot sidelined him for nearly the entire second half. He still finished 2024 with a strong stat line, hitting .310 with a .905 OPS and 14 home runs over 86 games.

During Tuesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, Correa was removed from the game in the second inning and replaced with Brooks Lee.

Manager Rocco Baldelli provided an update during the game, “Carlos was a little lightheaded out there and it didn't go away so we're going to get him out of the game.”

Rocco Baldelli just did a live dugout interview right after subbing Carlos Correa out for Brooks Lee and talked us through why the move was being made. Imagine if we got this kind of instant strategy insight every time a manager made a key move.#MNTwins pic.twitter.com/OnLKQyvgnB
— Talkin' Twins (@TalkinTwins) July 30, 2025

This season, Correa has yet to regain the offensive form he showed last year. Through 92 games, he’s batting .265 with a career-low .701 OPS and has hit just seven home runs.

His struggles have contributed to Minnesota’s disappointing 51–55 record, and the team now looks poised to be sellers at the trade deadline on Thursday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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