Carlos Correa Rumors: Astros to Make Contract Offer; Possible Return 'Creating Buzz'

Carlos Correa may return to Houston.

The Astros plan to make a new contract offer to the two-time All-Star.

Rosenthal noted that chatter about the return of Correa is creating buzz within the camp.

Multiple agents think that Correa could return to Houston on a deal that would allow him to hit the market again next year, according to a report by Buster Olney.

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Agents have been predicting for weeks that Correa could take a deal in the range of six years with the Astros, at a high salary, with an opt-out after the first year. Mitigates some of the risk for him, and HOU would get a key player back. Crane has no interest in rebuilding.

One might think that the market for a 27-year-old infielder with a resume would be robust.

According to Rosenthal, the New York Yankees aren't inclined to give a long-term deal to a shortstop, the Los Angeles Dodgers are more focused on negotiations with Freddie Freeman, and the Boston Red Sox don't have a third baseman.

The team is really happy with its middle infield after signing Andrelton Simmons, according to the president.

He has been with the Astros for his entire career. He was selected with the top pick in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.

In 752 games since making his big league debut in 2015, Correa has a.279/.355/.481 slash line with 133 homers and 487 runs scored. He was named the American League's rookies of the year after hitting 22 homers in 99 games.

The Puerto Rican star helped the Astros win their first World Series title.

Houston has made the playoffs in six of its seven seasons. The organization has advanced to the American League Championship Series in each of the past five seasons.