Phillies free agency: The case for Carlos Correa

The Phillies came two wins shy of winning the World Series. The middle infield is the one non-pitching area of need. Bryson Stott proved capable of being an everyday player but could shift to second base.

Carlos Correa is a 28-year-old shortstop. He opted out of a three-years, $105 million contract with the Minnesota Twins. Corrais is giving free agency another go after failing to secure a lucrative deal last year.

Correa was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2012. He made his MLB debut on June 8, 2015. In his third season, he made the All-Star team and won the Rookie of the Year award. His best season came in 2017, the same year Houston won World Series. Correa has posted at least a 124 OPS+ in all but two seasons in his career.

Correa is a plus defender with a premium bat. He is available for a lot of money. The Phillies have a need for shortstop. Correa would be a good fit. He would come with some risk, including the 2017 cheating scandal. Minnesota is motivated to re-sign him. If the price is right, the Phillies might be interested in him too. Scott Boras represents Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos and Rhys Hoskins.