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Astros should extend, not trade cornerstone Carlos Correa

Oct 16, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after hitting a double against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning during game six of the 2020 ALCS at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Astros must sign Carlos Correa to an extension to keep him in Houston.

Just when you thought the DeAndre Hopkins trade was going to be the worst thing to happen to Houston fans in 2020, a new rumor is threatening to dwarf it. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic is reporting that the Astros are entertaining the idea of trading star shortstop Carlos Correa this offseason, but doing so would be a grave mistake.