Carlos Correa Rumors: Twins Star Expected to Opt Out of Contract, Hit FA After Season

The Minnesota Twins may not have a long-term solution for Carlos Correa.

After each of the first two seasons, he has a player option, which is why he signed a three-year deal with the Twins. If he returns to health from a finger injury and finishes the season in impressive fashion, there is an expectation that he will opt out of his contract and become a free agent.

If he opts out, he would become one of the most sought-after free agents for the second year in a row.

His resume includes a Gold Glove, two All-Star selections and a World Series title. He helped the Houston Astros make five straight American League Championship Series and three Fall Classics while he was there from 2015 to 2021.

Rumors linked a number of teams to Correa during the off-season, and re-signing with Houston was also a possibility.

Jon Heyman of the MLB Network reported in January that Correa was looking for $330 million to $350 million before he switched to Scott Boras.

His three-year, $105.3 million contract with the Twins didn't come close to that total value, but the $35.1 million average annual value was notable. The opt-outs give him the chance to hit the open market again when the free-agency period is over.

He slashed.255/.320/.372 with two home runs and 11RBI in 24 games this season, yet he was off to an inconsistent start prior to the finger injury.

The track record suggests that he will find more consistency when he returns, which could give him the chance to land a megacontract this winter.