How Carlos Correa Deal Affected Mets, Twins World Series Odds

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- There's a lot to unpack a day after the Houston Astros learned they will host the American League Central Champions, the Minnesota Twins, who swept the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL Wild-Card Series. The Twins, led by former'Stros shortstop Carlos Correa, have confidence heading into Game 1 of the AL Division Series on…

For a brief moment, Carlos Correa was signed to a massive contract with the New York Mets, until it came time for his medical examination. The same ankle injury that prevented him from signing with the San Francisco Giants has now prevented him from signing with the Mets. Eight different doctors were reportedly consulted, and the Mets did not end…

It's official: Carlos Correa has signed a long-term deal with the Minnesota Twins. The most bizarre free agent signing saga in recent memory has finally come to an end on a guaranteed 6-year, $200 million contract with team-vested options for an additional four years that could take the total deal to $270 million. The contract structure is heavily…

In a saga that's had more twists and turns than a typical race day at the Monaco Grand Prix, it appears that Carlos Correa has finally figured out where he's going to be playing baseball for the next few seasons. It won't be in San Francisco for 13 years and $350 million and it won't be in Queens for 12 years and $315 million, either. Instead, the…

First shortstop Carlos Correa was going to leave the Minnesota Twins to sign a 13-year, $350 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. But concerns over Correa's earlier ankle injury prompted the Giants to back out of the deal after setting up the news conference to announce it. Awkward! That prompted billionaire fanboy Steve Cohen to swoop…

A look at who is trending up and down the past week in Minnesota sports, featuring Twins newly re-signed shortstop Carlos Correa, Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov and a couple Vikings standouts including Justin Jefferson. Carlos Correa, Twins shortstop (UP ⬆) He's home. After swinging.291/.366/.467 with 24 doubles, a triple and 22 home runs in 2022,…

Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins agreed to terms on a 6-year, $200 million dollar deal on Tuesday. The news comes after Correa previously agreed to terms on long-term contracts with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets. However, both of those deals ultimately fell apart due to health concerns. But one team that is a major winner from the…

Carlos Correa previously agreed to terms on a 13-year and 12-year deal with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets. Both deals ultimately fell apart due to concerns about Correa's long-term health because of a lingering leg ailment. Correa most recently agreed to a 6-year, $200 million contract with the Minnesota Twins. Nothing is official yet…

The Carlos Correa sweepstakes have finally come to an end, so we think. The two-time All-Star shortstop has agreed to return to the Minnesota Twins on a six-year, $200 million deal. This deal comes after Correa had multiple 10+ year deals voided due to issues with his physical. One of the teams that, for some time, were in agreement with Correa was…

The Mets and Carlos Correa are no more. The New York Mets deal with Carlos Correa is done. Caput. Dead in the water. After concerns over his medicals, the star shortstop was unable to secure a restructured deal with New York and opted to head back to the twin cities. Certainly, this is good news for Dodgers fans. ESPN's Jeff Passan was the first to…

The New York Mets and shortstop Carlos Correa have yet to finalize their 12-year, $315 million contract. BUY METS TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTER Monday, The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Ken Rosenthal reported that talks between the Minnesota Twins and Correa have "begun to accelerate," leaving the fate of the Mets deal…

Carlos Correa is on the verge of losing out on his second $300 million deal in just under a week. The San Francisco Giants and now New York Mets are balking at his medicals. Who's got next? Carlos Correa entered his second straight offseason with the expectation that he would receive a $300 million contract. When healthy - which he is most of the…

The New York Mets reportedly have concerns about Carlos Correa's surgically repaired leg. Although the leg hasn't given Correa much trouble during his big league career, teams are weary to dish out a long-term contract to the star shortstop. It was the primary reason for Correa's deal with the San Francisco Giants falling apart. So what should…

Paul Connor According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the New York Mets have signed star shortstop Carlos Correa to a 12-year, $315 million contract in a shocking turn of events. Initially agreeing to a 13-year, $350 million deal with the San Francisco Giants, Correa's introductory press conference was postponed Tuesday due to an unknown issue…

In one of the most stunning turn of events in the history of MLB free agency, All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa has walked away from a 13-year, $350 million deal with the San Francisco Giants - the contract was never signed because of a concern during Correa's physical - and has signed with the New York Mets for 12 years and $315 million. New York…

Carlos Correa is coming to New York and his impending arrival has seen the Mets close the gap on the favorites to win the 2023 World Series. In a stunning overnight series of events, Correa agreed to a 12-year, $315 million contract with the Mets after his agreement with the San Francisco Giants fell apart. Oddsmakers reacted quickly, with the Mets…

And then there was one. Dansby Swanson is the final, high-profile shortstop remaining in this year's free-agency period following the San Francisco Giants' signing of Carlos Correa Wednesday night to a 13-year, $350 million deal. Which franchises have their eyes on the young star, hoping to improve their squads and win a World Series ring? Which…

After Aaron Judge spurned his hometown San Francisco Giants in MLB free agency, the team shifted its focus on 28-year-old shortstop Carlos Correa the former Houston Astros shortstop involved in the cheating and sign-stealing scandal that rocked the baseball world following the 2017 World Series. ESPN's Jeff Passan broke the news yesterday that the…

The NL West arms race reached another level on Tuesday night when the San Francisco Giants signed shortstop Carlos Correa to a 13-year, $350 million contract. The Giants had been a bridesmaid for a few other free agents, but they've had a big couple of days, signing pitchers Ross Stripling and Sean Manaea to two-year, $25 million deals. They also…

It's December 7th, and the continually burning inferno that is the Winter Meeting hot stove grows even hotter. A couple days ago, we discussed how the pattern of signings could be leaning more and more in the Minnesota Twins' favor, but as several major names continue to get swept up, many Twins fans wonder if that's still the case. Today, the…

The MLB Winter Meetings are in person for the first time since 2019. And it is sure to be an insane week of big moves across the game of baseball. The Winter Meetings are an annual meeting of MLB front offices where each team hunkers down and tinkers with their rosters. The history of the meetings can be traced back to the 1870s, though it…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Phillies are no stranger to making headlines in free agency. Coming two wins shy from winning the World Series, it likely won't be a quiet winter in Philadelphia. The middle infield is the one non-pitching area of need, and it happens to be a shortstop-rich market. Bryson Stott proved capable of being an everyday player…

This year's shortstop MLB free agent market is loaded with top-tier talents, including: Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Dansby Swanson, and Xander Bogaerts. While Turner may be at the top of the list, former World Series champion Correa is not far behind. "Four of the top-five free agents in baseball are shortstops according to our USA TODAY Sports…

Last offseason, as spring training was already underway, Derek Falvey and Thad Levine found themselves with an opportunity to land superstar Carlos Correa. With the New York Yankees willing to take on Josh Donaldson's albatross of a contract, the Twins had a hole and money to spend. No longer was this club going to start Isiah Kiner-Falefa at…

MINNEAPOLIS -- Not once, but twice this offseason, it looked like the Twins were out of the Carlos Correa sweepstakes for good. For the second offseason in a row, the Twins have stunned the baseball world by reportedly agreeing to terms with Correa, this time on a long-term deal guaranteeing six years and $200 million, a source told MLB.com's Mark…