Prospect Notes: Appel, Judge, Margot, Toussaint
2015/06/prospect-notes-appel-judge-margot-toussaint.htmlAppel spoke with MLB.com's Brian McTaggart about his desire to join close friends and former Double-A teammates Lance McCullers, Vincent Velasquez and Carlos Correa in the Majors.
Brewers Claim Matt Dominguez, Designate Wei-Chung Wang
2015/06/brewers-claim-matt-dominguez-designate-wei-chung-wang.htmlThe Astros designated Dominguez for assignment last week in order to clear space on the 40-man roster for the promotion of top prospect Carlos Correa.
Central Notes: Lindor, Price, Cubs, Lynn
2015/06/central-notes-lindor-price-cubs-lynn.htmlThe threshold has likely passed, and teams have promoted top prospects like Carlos Correa and Joey Gallo in recent weeks, but Lindor remains with Triple-A Columbus.
Week In Review: 6/6/15 – 6/12/15
2015/06/week-in-review-6615-61215.htmlThe Astros promoted top prospect Carlos Correa.
Astros Designate Matt Dominguez For Assignment
2015/06/astros-designate-matt-dominguez-for-assignment.htmlThe Astros announced that they have designated third baseman Matt Dominguez for assignment in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for top prospect Carlos Correa, whose promotion is now official.
Astros Promote Carlos Correa
2015/06/astros-promote-carlos-correa.htmlThe Astros have promoted top prospect Carlos Correa, according to a team press release.
Quick Hits: Indians, Correa, Astros, Gee, Reds
2015/06/quick-hits-indians-correa-astros-gee-reds.htmlAstros top prospect Carlos Correa could be promoted as soon as their upcoming series against the White Sox, writes Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle.
Heyman’s Latest: Astros/Hamels, Reds, Matz, Zobrist, Ackley, Soriano
2015/06/heymans-latest-astroshamels-reds-matz-zobrist-ackley-soriano.htmlHouston won't part with top prospect Carlos Correa or impressive rookie right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., and they'd prefer to keep righty Vincent Velasquez as well.
NL Central Notes: Cards, Locke, Lucroy, Reds
2015/06/nl-central-notes-cards-locke-lucroy-reds.htmlCardinals rookie scouting director Chris Correa has impressed in his first six months on the job, MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch writes.
AL West Notes: Astros, Doolittle, Scioscia
2015/05/al-west-notes-astros-doolittle-scioscia.htmlThe club selected shortstop prospect Carlos Correa with the first overall pick.
AL West Notes: Kazmir, Angels, Mariners, Correa
2015/05/al-west-notes-kazmir-angels-mariners-correa.htmlAstros GM Jeff Luhnow tells Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle that there will be no second-guessing on when the team should have brought up top prospect Carlos Correa, regardless of how the season ends.
Heyman’s Latest: Hamels/Jays, Lucroy, Baez, Correa, Alvarez
2015/05/heymans-latest-hamelsjays-lucroy-baez-correa-alvarez.htmlThere are members of the Astros' field staff that want to see Carlos Correa with the team right now, but Houston will likely keep him in the minors for another month or so in order to lessen the risk of Correa achieving Super Two status.
Minor Moves: Nick Masset, Astros, Omar Duran
2015/05/minor-moves-omar-duran.htmlHouston selected McCullers with the 41st pick in the 2012 draft -- 40 picks after they picked Carlos Correa with the No.
Latest On Troy Tulowitzki
2015/05/latest-on-troy-tulowitzki-2.htmlIn other words, no Mookie Betts, no Carlos Correa, and no Seager (among others).
Astros To Promote Lance McCullers Jr.
2015/05/astros-to-promote-lance-mccullers-jr.htmlUsing some of the savings they achieved after taking Carlos Correa first overall -- a somewhat controversial decision which has turned out nicely -- the 'Stros locked up McCullers with an above-slot, $2.5MM bonus.
Heyman’s Latest: Tulo, Soriano, Correa, Garza, Segura, Mets
2015/05/heymans-latest-tulo-soriano-correa-garza-segura-mets.htmlAstros top prospect -- and arguably the top prospect in all of MLB -- Carlos Correa could be up to the Majors within three weeks, one Houston source estimated to Heyman.
Astros Notes: Correa, McCullers, Rasmus
2015/05/astros-notes-correa-mccullers-rasmus.htmlThe time is now for the Astros to promote Carlos Correa, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal opines.
AL Notes: Correa, Hicks, Angels, Tanaka, Red Sox, Kazmir
2015/05/al-notes-correa-hicks-angels-tanaka-red-sox-kazmir.htmlOne of the most-watched players, shortstop Carlos Correa of the Astros, will make his debut today at Triple-A after destroying the Double-A level at just twenty years of age.
Quick Hits: Myers, Salty, Correa, Appel, Draft
2015/05/quick-hits-myers-salty-correa-appel-draft.htmlAstros GM Jeff Luhnow discussed the timelines for prospects Carlos Correa and Mark Appel with Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle, and Drellich notes that the 20-year-old Correa could very likely beat the 23-year-old Appel to the Majors.
Should The Astros Pursue Cole Hamels?
2015/05/should-the-astros-pursue-cole-hamels.htmlCarlos Correa is among the game's very best prospects, and while he'd surely top GM Ruben Amaro Jr.'s wishlist when discussing Hamels deals, I'd imagine the Astros consider him untouchable.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Correa, Olivera, Hamels, Ramirez
2015/05/rosenthals-latest-correa-olivera-hamels-ramirez.htmlWith Jed Lowrie out, the Astros could soon promote Carlos Correa even if that risks making him Super Two-eligible, Rosenthal says.
Prospect Timeline Notes: Lindor, Correa, Franco
2015/04/promotion-notes-lindor-correa-franco.htmlAnother highly-touted shortstop, Carlos Correa of the Astros, now has a clear path to the big leagues after a significant injury to major league starter Jed Lowrie.
Jed Lowrie To Undergo Thumb Surgery
2015/04/jed-lowrie-requires-thumb-surgery-will-be-out-past-all-star-break.htmlThe long-term injury to Lowrie will naturally lead to speculation among Astros fans and those throughout the league as to whether or not top prospect Carlos Correa is an option to replace him.
Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
2015/03/offseason-in-review-houston-astros-7.htmlAt just over $7MM annually, the price seems plenty reasonable, even if he'll eventually have to shift positions if and when Carlos Correa is ready for the Majors (perhaps as soon as 2016).
Infield Market Rumors: Monday
2014/12/astros-interested-in-jed-lowrie.htmlThat face makes him a solid fit for the Astros, where he could keep the seat warm for Carlos Correa at short before eventually sliding to third, or possibly move to hot corner right away while providing some insurance up the middle.