Report: Astros Considering Carlos Correa at 2B upon Return
The move would shift Jose Altuve to designated hitter and give Yordan Alvarez more time in left field, according to reports.
- Reports indicate the Houston Astros are considering moving Carlos Correa to second base upon his return from ankle surgery before the end of September.
- After Correa missed time since May with a torn ankle tendon, the team aims to retain the productivity of third baseman Isaac Paredes and shortstop Jeremy Pena.
- This lineup adjustment would shift veteran Jose Altuve to designated hitter while allowing Yordan Alvarez to play left field, maximizing the team's offensive strength.
- With 15 regular-season games remaining, Houston holds a 75-73 record and maintains a three-game lead in the American League West.
- Facing the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend, the organization hopes to integrate Correa into the lineup before the postseason begins.
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Houston Astros Considering Carlos Correa Decision That Would Affect Jose Altuve
The Houston Astros are currently in the middle of an American League playoff push and will be getting a major reinforcement back very soon. After being out since early May with a torn tendon in his ankle, veteran infielder Carlos Correa has rehabbed progressively over the last few months and is starting to see legitimate […]
Astros Could Shift Carlos Correa to Second Base for Playoffs
If Carlos Correa is able to return to the Houston Astros lineup by the end of the regular season, he could play second base, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports. Correa, who turns 32 on Sept. 22, has been on the injured list since May 6 with a torn tendon in his left ankle that required surgery to repair. His 2026 season was believed to be over, as a result. However, the 12-year veteran has been progressing well in his recovery and ran the base…
Correa could see time at 2B upon return from ankle injury
ST. PETERSBURG -- Carlos Correa, who made the move from shortstop to third base last season when he was reacquired by the Astros in a trade with the Twins, could see time at second base if he returns from an ankle injury in the final weeks of the regular season.
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