Carlos Correa has been one of the finest shortstops in the entire MLB over the last few years. Currently, a Minnesota Twins shortstop, Correa has also played for the American League champs Houston Astros.
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Earlier this year, during the regular season, Correa signed a three-year contract with the Twins and left the Astros. At first, it seemed a smart move by Correa, but his 2022 season did not go as he would have liked. And now, even though Correa is not playing in the postseason, the former Astros shortstop is again the talk of the town.
Carlos Correa interviewed his replacement, Jeremy Pena, amidst the Astros’ Game 2 win over the Mariners
Even Carlos Correa might agree with the fact that leaving the Astros for the Twins was a mistake. Although when he left the Astros and signed for the Twins, it seemed like the Astros will face difficulties to find his replacement. But the Dusty Baker-led team has found the perfect replacement for Carlos Correa in Jeremy Pena.
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Oct 8, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) looks to the dugout during the game against the Chicago White Sox in game two of the 2021 ALDS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy Reuters
Correa’s life has not been the same after leaving the Astros. First, he did not get to play a single postseason game, and now, he had to interview his replacement in the Houston Astros. Yes! Earlier on Thursday, Correa interviewed the Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena after the Astros’ 4-2 win in Game 2.
Given it might have been a weird interaction between Correa and Pena, MLB fans took a dig at the former Astros shortstop.
A current MLB player interviewing his replacement after a big postseason game. Baseball never fails to deliver https://t.co/pcrfMM9svd
— Tyler Wainfeld (@TylerWainfeld) October 13, 2022
Despite everything wild that has happened in the mlb over the last week or so this image may just be the wildest https://t.co/QUKDcxKZ4I
— Luke Newhouse (@LukeNewhouse) October 14, 2022
Talking to your replacement while still in the league is crazy lol https://t.co/SArwuZcvBj
— Eli (@eh910_) October 14, 2022
One fan even called it the biggest ‘L.’ A few of them even called it a crazy moment. However, another baseball fan called this moment a “passing the torch” moment.
The Biggest and Fattest L I’ve ever seen. Good job Correa.
— Oldmoon (@Oldmoon777) October 14, 2022
I wasn’t expecting much from the postgame coverage here, but it is astronomically bad.
— KP Watershed (@playhammerball) October 13, 2022
Another passing of the torch moment
— Mort 🎃 (@amort9924) October 13, 2022
Correa talking to his replacement in the playoffs is crazy
— Camp 🤩 (@campsburnerFSAS) October 13, 2022
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Is Correa opting out of his contract?
Although there are no official confirmations, Carlos Correa might have become a free agent again after the 2022 season. Notably, when Correa signed for the Twins in the 2022 free agency, he made sure to have an opt-out option in his contract.
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And since the star shortstop did not have a good season with the Twins, Correa has reportedly opted out of his three-year contract with the Twins. Now, the bigger question is, if not the Twins, which MLB team would go after him?
According to you, which MLB team has the best chance to land Correa on their roster?
