The twins don’t get what they paid for Carlos Correa

The twins don’t get what they paid for Carlos Correa.

The Minnesota Twins made a shocking move during their MLB free agency last year when they signed Carlos Correa Three-year deal worth $105.3 million. It involved two cancellations, one after 2022 and one after the 2023 season. Before the season, it was widely believed that Carlos was likely to pull out after the 2022 season because he could make more in a record free agency year. Although it may not make more than $35.1 million annually, it may top out at $105.3 million. His salary is $35.1 this year Fifth highest in MLB, brought a lot of expectations for how Carlos Correa will play. Did he meet those expectations?

The two-time All-Star and Rookie of the Year winner had an stellar career in Houston including winning a mysterious World Series. He played as a great short story when he was healthy and that wasn’t always the case from 2017 to 2019. He only played 294 out of 486 potential matches during that time due to injuries. This gave some teams pause as well as the scandals Korea is enduring with the Astros and MLB. Teams have been reluctant to award an exorbitant contract to Carlos despite only entering a 27-year-old season. The twins took a risk but did it pay off?

The Minnesota Twins signed Carlos Correa expecting a huge season from the 27-year-old, but he failed to meet the expectations of a huge contract

Twins don’t usually spend a lot of money on a free agency. That’s why when they signed Carlos, it was widely believed that it was a one-year deal that would help the twins get back into the post-season. The twins are on the brink of the playoffs. Having placed first for most of the year, they are now in second place, behind the Cleveland Guardians by 1.5 games. They are back 2.5 games from last place for the wild cards, although they have to beat the White Sox, Blue Jays, Rays, Orioles and Mariners.

It was the summer days when the tables get tough when Carlos was supposed to lead the twins to the playoffs. It will be the focus of the crime. Instead, he fell. He’s been saddled with multiple injuries this year and has spent some time on the injured list.

When he was healthy, he played in 95 matches with 411 batsmen. He hit .266/.348/.424/.772 with 124 OPS+, 15 doubles, 14 home points, and 39 RBI. He’s walked 45 times to 85 below average air strikes. OPS+ is nice, but not close to expectations.

He didn’t get to power like anyone expected and he wasn’t as good in clutch situations. His batting streak is well below his career average. He’s still a good player in 3.4 WAR, but clearly not a $35 million player. This is especially true since the All-Star break.

In 25 games since July 23, he has made .228/.333/.348/.681 with only 2 doubles, 3 home runs, and 14 RBI. His eye on the plate worsened with 20 strikes to only 2 walks. It’s pretty annoying for the Twins who need his racket to get hot if they’re hoping to make the playoffs or win a series.

It looked as though Carlos Correa might not be pulling out of his contract after the 22nd season. If these numbers hold, there’s a good chance the teams won’t be willing to give him the type of contract he wants. He’ll get another chance to bounce back for a huge contract again. Getting into free agency at age 28/29 is still too young to get a big deal.

Carlos Correa has to get down to business if he and the twins want to salvage this huge contract and if Correa wants to opt out of a bigger deal this off season.

The ultimate prediction is Carlos Correa’s return with the Minnesota Twins in 2023.

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