“No One Believes This”: Major Carlos Correa Update Fails to Convince Fans Eagerly Awaiting World Baseball Classic 2023

The Minnesota Twins have had an eventful off-season, to say the least. They looked all set to lose their biggest star, Carlos Correa, in free agency. But two collapsed deals allowed the Twins to pounce and sign Correa to the tune of $200 million. The deal is for 6 years with a vesting option for 4 more. 

The star shortstop faced issues during his medicals in the first two deals, causing them to collapse. But the Twins were more comfortable with Correa’s situation and managed to get a deal done. The Twins’ star shortstop was set to play at the World Baseball Classic in March. But Correa has pulled out due to a massive occasion in his life. 

Minnesota Twins star Carlos Correa has pulled out of the World Baseball Classic

Carlos Correa was one of many MLB stars set to play at the World Baseball Classic. But the Twins star has decided to pull because of the impending birth of his second child. The Athletic’s Dan Hayes reported on the news via Twitter. Correa and the Twins reportedly made the decision together. 

According to Hayes, “Carlos Correa is withdrawing from the World Baseball Classic after making a joint decision with the #MNTwins. Correa’s wife is due with the couple’s second child the same week that Puerto Rico opens WBC play. Twins don’t want Correa juggling family/WBC.” 

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Fans have reacted to the news, and there were some mixed thoughts. Many fans believe that Correa’s ankle had something to do with the decision. Others were happy for the star shortstop and agreed with him not playing. 

Keeping Correa out of the World Baseball Classic is a good decision for both parties. Although fans will miss out on seeing him play, it’ll prevent him from getting injured shortly before the season. When the Twins signed Correa, they invested a lot in him. 

The Twins signed Correa to a historic deal

By signing Carlos Correa to a 6-year $200 million deal, the Minnesota Twins made franchise history. It was the largest free agent contract in Twin’s history. According to MLB.com, “it represents the largest free-agent commitment in Twins history, both by years and dollars”. 

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Although, Correa is completely healthy and in good physical shape. This would be a big reason the Twins would not want their star to get injured. They have signed him to a massive deal and will need him when the season starts. What do you think of Carlos Correa pulling out of the World Baseball Classic? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.