Carlos Correa is making a return to the Houston Astros, the team where he began his major league career. The Minnesota Twins traded the shortstop to the Astros just before the trade deadline, reuniting him with the team he helped lead to the 2017 World Series championship during his seven seasons in Houston.
Correa was eager about the move and waived his no-trade clause to enable the reunion.
“I let [the Twins] know there was only one team I would allow that to happen,”
Correa said.
Jose Altuve Expresses Enthusiasm with Simple Emoji Response
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, a longtime teammate and close friend of Correa’s, reacted enthusiastically to the trade. On Thursday night, Altuve shared an Instagram Stories post featuring an image of Correa in an Astros jersey, signaling “It’s time” by pointing to his wrist. Alongside the graphic, Altuve added two clock emojis, capturing his excitement in a straightforward, expressive way.
The connection between Altuve and Correa goes back many years, as they played side by side from 2015 through 2021. The trade signals a hopeful chapter for the Astros, reuniting two of their key players.
Altuve Hopes for a Positive Outcome from the Reunion
Before the trade was completed, Jose Altuve had not spoken directly with Correa about returning to Houston, but he shared his positive thoughts on the possibility of reuniting.
“Correa’s a guy with a lot of history here in Houston,”
Altuve said Wednesday.
“He’s a great player, a great human being, great teammate, so I think anything that happens, I hope it’s the best for him and for us.”
Implications of the Trade for Astros and Fans
This acquisition strengthens the Astros heading into the final stretch of the season as they aim to build on their championship legacy. Bringing Correa back not only adds skill on the field but also repairs a dynamic friendship that could boost team morale. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this reunion impacts Houston’s playoff push and overall performance moving forward.