Report: Buster Posey Spearheaded Extension Talks With Matt Chapman
2024/09/giants-rumors-matt-chapman-extension-buster-posey-farhan-zaidi-boras.htmlA massive 13-year deal with Carlos Correa was scuttled when the Giants raised concerns about Correa's physical.
AL Central Notes: Twins, Kwan, Olson
2024/09/al-central-notes-twins-kwan-olson.htmlThe Twins recently welcomed a pair of key players back from the injured list, returning both center fielder Byron Buxton and shortstop Carlos Correa to the starting lineup.
Twins Activate Carlos Correa From 10-Day Injured List
2024/09/twins-to-activate-carlos-correa.html9:14AM: The Twins will activate shortstop Carlos Correa from the 10-day injured list prior to today's game with the Reds.
Twins Activate Byron Buxton
2024/09/twins-activate-byron-buxton-carlos-correa-return-soon.htmlHowever, that's not a luxury the club necessarily feels it can afford on the heels of a recent slump while Buxton, Carlos Correa, Max Kepler, Joe Ryan and Chris Paddack have all been out with injuries simultaneously.
Bichette On Future In Toronto, Long-Term Goals
2024/09/bo-bichette-rumors-extension-toronto-100-percent-committed-blue-jays.htmlFinding a middle ground could be difficult, though an extension that allows Bichette to increase his earning power -- whether via opt-out opportunities or perhaps via a series of vesting options, a la Carlos Correa in Minnesota -- could offer create alternatives to help bridge the gap.
AL Notes: Buxton, Correa, Lorenzen, Cortes
2024/09/al-notes-buxton-correa-lorenzen-cortes.htmlReinforcements are needed, yet there's no word on when either Buxton or Carlos Correa might be able to start a rehab assignment, as manager Rocco Baldelli told Helfand and other reporters today.
Tim Dierkes’ MLB Mailbag: Rangers, Bichette, White Sox, Jordan Walker
2024/09/tim-dierkes-mlb-mailbag-rangers-bichette-white-sox-jordan-walker.htmlI pulled out my 2014 Baseball America Prospect Handbook and found these 70s: Archie Bradley, Dylan Bundy, Xander Bogaerts, Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, Jon Gray, Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton, Miguel Sano, Oscar Taveras, and Lucas Giolito.
Twins Reportedly Considering Moving Royce Lewis To Second Base
2024/09/twins-reportedly-considering-moving-royce-lewis-to-second-base.htmlCurrently, the club is without shortstop Carlos Correa due to plantar fasciitis and is relying on a patchwork infield while mixing and matching between Lewis, Brooks Lee, Willi Castro, Jose Miranda, and Edouard Julien.
Twins Select Diego Castillo, Michael Helman; Activate Brooks Lee
2024/09/twins-select-diego-castillo-michael-helman-activate-brooks-lee.htmlNow that he's back in the majors, Lee figures to feature prominently in the club's infield mix, though with Royce Lewis locking down third base and Willi Castro performing admirably in place of Carlos Correa at shortstop, it's not clear whether or not Lee will be able to get regular reps as the Twins look to preserve their 3.5-game lead over the Red Sox for the final AL Wild Card spot.
AL Central Notes: Baez, Gray, Correa, Twins, Moncada, Soroka
2024/08/al-central-notes-baez-gray-correa-twins-moncada-soroka.htmlHowever, Baldelli still didn't have any new news on Carlos Correa, saying the shortstop is just "continually making steady improvement" as he recovers from plantar fasciitis in his right heel.
Giants, Matt Chapman Have “Had Conversations” About Potential Extension
2024/08/giants-matt-chapman-have-had-conversations-about-potential-extension.htmlThey've taken plenty of bigger swings and were a failed physical away from signing Carlos Correa for $350MM, but they've yet to actually land a domestic free agent on a long-term deal.
Orioles Designate Nick Avila For Assignment
2024/08/orioles-designate-nick-avila-for-assignment.htmlHe was on the minor league injured list with a shoulder impingement at the time (hat tip to Christopher Correa of the Turlock Journal), and since injured players can't be placed on outright waivers, San Francisco instead requested release waivers.
Twins Place Byron Buxton On Injured List
2024/08/twins-to-place-byron-buxton-on-injured-list-3.htmlWith Carlos Correa and Brooks Lee also on the IL, Willi Castro is covering shortstop every day as Royce Lewis…
Twins Outright Diego A. Castillo
2024/07/twins-designate-diego-a-castillo-for-assignment.htmlEven with each of Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, Jose Miranda, Kyle Farmer and Alex Kirilloff on the injured list, Minnesota has Carlos Santana at first base, Edouard Julien at second base, All-Star Willi Castro at shortstop and top prospect Brooks Lee at third base.
Tim Dierkes’ MLB Mailbag: Skubal, Rooker, Orioles, Padres
2024/07/tim-dierkes-mlb-mailbag-skubal-rooker-orioles-padres.htmlWith Royce Lewis and Carlos Correa both out, Julien was called back up last Saturday.
Twins Reportedly Working With Payroll Limitations At Trade Deadline
2024/07/twins-reportedly-working-with-payroll-limitations-at-trade-deadline.htmlWilli Castro, who has been covering shortstop with Carlos Correa also on the IL, could wind up in the outfield if Lewis or Lee covers short.
Twins Place Carlos Correa, Chris Paddack On Injured List
2024/07/twins-place-carlos-correa-chris-paddack-on-injured-list.htmlThe Twins announced this afternoon that they've placed shortstop Carlos Correa and right-hander Chris Paddack on the injured list.
Twins Acquire Rylan Bannon From Mets
2024/07/mets-trade-rylan-bannon-twins.htmlCarlos Correa, in the midst of his best season since signing with the Twins, is skipping the All-Star Game due to an ongoing bout of plantar fasciitis.
Carlos Correa Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis, Will Skip All-Star Game
2024/07/carlos-correa-dealing-with-plantar-fasciitis-in-right-foot.html7:34PM: Correa won't participate in the All-Star Game.
Twins To Place Jose Miranda On 10-Day Injured List
2024/07/twins-to-place-jose-miranda-on-10-day-injured-list.htmlStar shortstop Carlos Correa was also a late scratch from today's lineup due to a heel contusion, though there isn't yet any indication that Correa's injury is anything but a day-to-day issue.
Current And Former Top Prospects To Watch As The Trade Deadline Approaches
2024/07/mlb-prospects-trade-rumors-deadline.htmlMinnesota also signed Carlos Correa to a six-year, $200MM contract -- and he's enjoying one of the best seasons of his career at .310/.379/.526 in year two of that contract.
Twins Place Austin Martin On 10-Day Injured List
2024/07/twins-place-austin-martin-on-10-day-il.htmlMartin joins Royce Lewis and Alex Kirilloff on the Twins' 10-day IL, and the team had another injury scare today when Carlos Correa left the game after being hit on the right hand by a pitch.
MLB Announces 2024 All-Star Rosters
2024/07/mlb-announces-2024-all-star-rosters.htmlBackup position players: Carlos Correa/Twins, Rafael Devers/Red Sox, Jarren Duran/Red Sox, David Fry/Guardians, Riley Greene/Tigers, Josh Naylor/Guardians, Isaac Paredes/Rays, Salvador…
Twins Promote Brooks Lee
2024/07/twins-to-promote-brooks-lee.htmlWith Carlos Correa pretty firmly implanted at that spot for the Twins for now, it's been speculated that Lee may be ticketed for a move to either second or third, with his arm considered strong enough for the hot corner.
Tony Kemp Opts Out Of Minor League Deal With Twins
2024/07/tony-kemp-opts-out-of-minor-league-deal-with-twins.htmlShortstop prospect Brooks Lee is also crushing the ball in Triple-A but may end up moved to second or third base in deference to Carlos Correa.