Phillies Expected To Target Xander Bogaerts In Free Agency
2022/09/phillies-expected-to-target-xander-bogaerts-in-free-agency.htmlReports already surfaced in June that Philadelphia would be targeting the shortstop position this winter, with the Phils looking to make a splash in a free agent class that is expected to include the likes of Bogaerts, Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson, and Carlos Correa.
Injury Notes: García, Oller, Iglesias
2022/09/injury-notes-garcia-oller-iglesias.htmlThis offseason will feature another batch of superstar shortstops, including Dansby Swanson, Trea Turner, Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts, assuming those latter two opt out of their respective contracts.
Farhan Zaidi Discusses Giants’ Offseason
2022/09/farhan-zaidi-discusses-giants-offseason.htmlLooking at some of the top free agents available this winter, pretty much everyone has some level of injury history, though if youth is more of a factor for San Francisco, players like Carlos Correa (who turns 28 this month) or Trea Turner (who turns 30 in June) could be prioritized.
Twins Place Jorge Polanco On IL, Select Jermaine Palacios
2022/09/twins-place-jorge-polanco-on-il-select-jermaine-palacios.htmlMinnesota's primary shortstop for much of his career, Polanco has slid over to second base for the past couple of campaigns, yielding to Andrelton Simmons last year and Carlos Correa here in 2022.
Previewing Upcoming Opt-Out Decisions And Player Options
2022/08/previewing-upcoming-opt-out-decisions-and-player-options.htmlRegarded by many (MLBTR included) as the top free agent in last winter's class, Correa reportedly turned down at least one ten-year offer early in the offseason in search of a guarantee that rivaled the $341MM Francisco Lindor had received from the Mets last April.
Braves Have Opened Extension Talks With Dansby Swanson
2022/08/braves-have-opened-extension-talks-with-dansby-swanson.htmlThis coming offseason figures to feature another strong class of shortstops, with Swanson likely to be joined by Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Trea Turner at the top of it.
Active MLB Players Who Have Received A Qualifying Offer
2022/11/active-mlb-players-who-have-received-a-qualifying-offer-2.htmlCarlos Correa…
Ricketts: Cubs “Making Progress” In Rebuild, Plan To Be “Active” In Free Agency
2022/08/cubs-owner-progress-rebuild-active-free-agency.htmlThere were plenty of rumors regarding Carlos Correa, but Correa told Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago last month that the Cubs never made an actual offer and that their purported interest amounted to little more than "checking in" on his status.
Cubs Notes: Free Agency, Hendricks, Reyes
2022/08/cubs-rumors-free-agent-shortstops-correa-turner-bogaerts-swanson.htmlAs profiled in our latest Free Agent Power Rankings here at MLBTR yesterday, the class includes Trea Turner, Carlos Correa (who's expected to opt out of the final two years and $70.7MM of his Twins deal this winter), Xander Bogaerts (who'll opt out of the final three years and $60MM on his Red Sox deal) and Dansby Swanson.
2022-23 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings: August Edition
2022/08/2022-23-mlb-free-agent-power-rankings-august-edition.htmlCarlos Correa, SS, Twins (LR: 2): The 2022 season might not have gone quite as well as either Correa or the Twins hoped, but he's still enjoying a sound all-around year, hitting .265/.343/.433 (22% better than league average, by measure of wRC+).
The Mariners Shouldn’t Ignore The Free Agent Shortstop Market This Year
2022/08/the-mariners-shouldnt-ignore-the-free-agent-shortstop-market-this-year.htmlThis past offseason featured a super class of free agent shortstops: Corey Seager, Carlos Correa, Javier Baez, Trevor Story and Marcus Semien.
Cubs Release Andrelton Simmons
2022/08/cubs-designate-andrelton-simmons-for-assignment.htmlHe's won four gold gloves and finished second (to Carlos Correa) in the Fielding Bible's 2021 defensive rankings.
Phillies Release Didi Gregorius
2022/08/phillies-release-didi-gregorius.htmlAlthough there was a superstar class of shortstops available in free agency this winter (Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Javier Baez, Trevor Story, Marcus Semien), the Phils focussed on upgrading their outfield, adding Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos.
Looking For A Match In A Juan Soto Trade
2022/07/juan-soto-trade-rumors-best-fits.htmlTwins: The Twins bumped payroll to franchise-record levels to sign Carlos Correa at $35.1MM per year over an opt-out laden three-year pact, so maybe it's unfair to put them in the "payroll conscious" bucket.
Twins Place Trevor Larnach On IL With Core Muscle Strain
2022/06/twins-place-trevor-larnach-on-il-with-core-muscle-strain.htmlRoyce Lewis, blocked at shortstop by Carlos Correa, attempted to quickly convert himself into an outfielder in order to stay in the lineup before he, too, was sidelined by injury.
Phillies Select Mark Appel
2022/06/phillies-to-select-mark-appel.htmlAs the Astros were in the midst of a years-long rebuild, they racked up a number of premium draft picks, which they were able to use to select players like George Springer, Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman.
Trade Candidate: Michael A. Taylor
2022/06/trade-candidate-michael-a-taylor.htmlHis 19 Defensive Runs Saved were also second in the league, trailing only the 20 racked up by Carlos Correa.
Astros Place Jeremy Pena On Injured List
2022/06/astros-place-jeremy-pena-on-injured-list.htmlThe Astros had enough faith in his ability to handle MLB pitching they penciled him in as the Opening Day shortstop after watching Carlos Correa depart to free agency.
Royce Lewis Diagnosed With Torn ACL Again, To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
2022/06/royce-lewis-diagnosed-with-torn-acl-again-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery.htmlWith Carlos Correa missing some time this year, Lewis was able to make his major league debut.
Twins Reinstate Carlos Correa, Select Jharel Cotton
2022/06/twins-reinstate-carlos-correa-select-jharel-cotton.htmlThe Twins announced they've reinstated Carlos Correa from the injured list, a bit more than a week after the star shortstop tested positive for COVID-19.
Cubs, Phillies Expected To Pursue Marquee Shortstops This Offseason
2022/06/cubs-phillies-expected-to-pursue-marquee-shortstops-this-offseason.htmlThe most recent offseason featured a huge crop of star free agents, with the five top-tier shortstops being one of the most exciting elements, as Corey Seager, Carlos Correa, Marcus Semien, Javier Baez and Trevor Story all reached the open market at the same time.
Twins Place Carlos Correa On Covid IL
2022/05/carlos-correa-tests-positive-for-covid-19.htmlMay 31: The Twins announced that Correa has been placed on the Covid-related injured list.
Twins Place Royce Lewis On IL, Recall Jose Miranda
2022/05/twins-to-place-royce-lewis-on-injured-list.htmlLewis started out his MLB career on a good note, but got demoted once Carlos Correa returned from injury to retake the regular shortstop duties.
Twins Call Up Royce Lewis, Option Jose Miranda
2022/05/twins-call-up-royce-lewis-option-jose-miranda.htmlWhen Carlos Correa was on the 10-day injured list earlier this season, Lewis received his first MLB promotion and started 11 games at shortstop in Correa's absence.
Cubs Notes: Hoerner, Payroll, Simmons, Madrigal
2022/05/cubs-notes-hoerner-payroll-simmons-madrigal.htmlChicago elected not to make a major splash at shortstop last time, watching as Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, old friend Javier Baez and Trevor Story signed elsewhere.