Astros' difficult season gets worse with Carlos Correa news

The Houston Astros suffered another blow as they attempt to overcome a slow start to the season.

Infielder Carlos Correa suffered what was believed to be a severe left ankle injury during batting practice on Tuesday, resulting in his being a late scratch from their game against the Dodgers. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that Correa will undergo surgery for a torn tendon in his ankle and will be sidelined for six to eight months, confirming the Astros fears.

Correa had been in the midst of another solid season for the Astros. He had produced a .279/.369/.418 batting line in his 141 plate appearances, hitting three homers and eight doubles. 

Loss of Carlos Correa another blow for struggling Houston Astros

In the short term, the Astros have options to fill Correa's hole in the lineup. Infielder Isaac Paredes will handle third base while glove-first infielder Nick Allen and utility man Braden Shewmake handle short until Jeremy Pena returns to the lineup. 

While the Astros should theoretically be able to cover Correa's absence, it is another blow for a team that ranks among the most disappointing of 2026 thus far. The Astros entered Wednesday with a 15-22 record, ahead of only the Angels in the American League standings.

Losing Correa is another blow to what has already been a difficult season for the Astros. It could be a long summer as injuries continue to pile up and the Astros slide down the standings.