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 Feb 6, 2021 12:03 PM ET

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.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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