On Friday night, the Houston Astros will open up a series with the Texas Rangers (at home).
They are coming off a series where they swept Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels in California.
UPDATE: The Astros won 11-2.
Astros Announce Correa News
Ahead of Friday’s game, the Astros have announced the latest update on Carlos Correa.
Chandler Rome of The Athletic wrote: “According to the Astros, Carlos Correa has “begun light on field baseball activity and a running progression.” Correa underwent season-ending ankle surgery in May.”
Before his season came to an end, Correa had been batting .279 with 34 hits, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 22 runs and one stolen base in 32 games.
Social Media Reacts To Correa Update
Here’s what people were saying about the update:
@RossCournoyer2: “Don’t give me hope”
@texanfan2002114: “That doesn’t sound like season ending if he’s beginning light baseball activities.”
@kobyf98: “Is there anything to this? Or should we still not expect him until 2027?”
@Richard39432298: “So your saying there’s a chance…”
@AstrosFanOU812: “Does this mean anything?”
@ItsYourBoi_AJ: “Did Altuve transfer his healing powers”
Looking At Correa
Correa was picked in the 1st round of the 2012 MLB Draft.
He had spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Astros, helping them win the World Series in 2017.
The 31-year-old then had a stint with the Minnesota Twins (before rejoining the Astros).
Looking At The Astros Right Now
The Astros are the second-place team in the American League West with a 55-55 record in 110 games.
They have won eight out of their last ten games.
Houston Astros Announce Carlos Correa News Before Rangers Series