Carlos Correa rejected a contract extension from the Houston Astros, according to both reports from the media and according to Correa himself. Correa says that the offer from the Astros, which apparently was made a couple of weeks ago, was “really low” and he’s preparing to be a free agent after the 2021 season. Correa has previously said that once the season starts on April 1, he will not engage in any contract talks — if he’s not signed an extension by then, he will not forego free agency.
Correa is part of a stellar group of young shortstops — including Francisco Lindor, Trevor Story, Corey Seager and Javy Baez — who are eligible for free agency after the season.