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Twins' Updated Starting Lineup, Payroll After Carlos Correa's Reported Contract

The Minnesota Twins reportedly made a major free-agent splash to upgrade their lineup by signing longtime Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa.

Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reported Saturday the Astros and Correa agreed to a three-year, $105.3 million contract with opt-outs after each of the first two seasons.

Here's a look at the club's projected batting order after the blockbuster move, which Spotrac noted increased its 2022 payroll to $107.3 million (20th in MLB):

  • Byron Buxton (CF)
  • Luis Arraez (DH)
  • Carlos Correa (SS)
  • Miguel Sano (1B)
  • Jorge Polanco (2B)
  • Max Kepler (RF)
  • Gary Sanchez (C)
  • Alex Kirilloff (LF)
  • Gio Urshela (3B)

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.