Carlos Correa's injury proves Mets and Giants were right four years ago
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The ankle that failed physicals of the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants in the 2022-23 MLB offseason has finally caught up to Carlos Correa. The Houston Astros suffered a setback on Wednesday after it was announced that Correa will miss the remainder of the season due to ankle surgery.
Before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Correa was in the middle of his batting practice when he sustained the injury to his left ankle. He reportedly felt a "pop" in his ankle while swinging. Imaging showed that there is a torn tendon in the ankle. Therefore, he will require surgery and 6 to 8 months of recovery, eliminating his possible return this season.
This is a major blow for the Astros since Correa was hitting .279 with three home runs and 16 RBIs this season. But the injury was predicted four years ago in some way.
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Mets and Giants didn't sign injury-prone Carlos Correa
The latest injury to Carlos Correa gives us reason to go back to the 2022-23 MLB offseason when the All-Star shortstop became a free agent. At the time, both the Giants and the Mets were ready to offer him long-term deals worth around $300 million before the physical uncovered some concerns regarding his left ankle.
At the time, the decision was looked down on by many, including fans and analysts. However, four years later, the narrative has flipped. That same ankle needs surgery now, suggesting the Mets and the Giants were right all along.
The Minnesota Twins instead signed the shortstop to a six-year, $200 million contract in that offseason. Just ahead of this season, the Twins traded him to the Astros and also sent $33 million in cash to cover Correa's remaining $104 million contract.
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