The Crawfish Boxes · Mar 29, 2021
If Correa leaves, what is the Astros’ plan B?
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Opening Day is a few days away, and the Astros do not appear to be terribly interested in extending their star shortstop. Carlos Correa has made it clear that come this Thursday, there can be no deals. Given his candor, it seems unlikely that the two sides will come to an agreement before then.
Barring any significant developments this week, Correa will be set to exit Houston next winter. While the Astros could re-sign him in free agency, the likelihood that they’ll do so is remote. Given the track record of owner Jim Crane, it’s not his style to bid against other teams for a top free agent.