With Carlos Correa Gone, Stats Predict Next Major Star for Houston Astros in MLB 2022 Season

Carlos Correa’s future with Houston Astros is uncertain as the lockout paused the free agency. With other big teams having Carlos on their radar, there are chances he might not come back to his former team.

Notably, new reports show who might take over the place of Carlos Correa as the star of Houston Astros in the upcoming season.

Alex Bregman might replace Carlos Correa as Houston Astros star

Carlos Correa has been the top shortstop in free agency; he has been linked with teams like New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs.

With Carlos out of the picture currently, Houston Astros’ third baseman is predicted to be the future star. According to FanGraphs’ ZiPS Projections, 27-year-old, Alex Bregman will make a strong comeback in the 2022 season after suffering injuries in the past two seasons.

Notably, FanGraphs’ has estimated a 5.00-WAR by Alex in 2022. Apart from Alex, the Astros strongest trio of offensive production is also set to bring in huge numbers. The trio includes Bregman, Kyle Tucker, and Yordan Alvarez. Moreover, the Astros also has Justin Verlander back in the team.

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Can Carlos Correa still make a comeback?

Carlos surely can make a comeback to his former team. In fact, a recent report by ESPN’s Buster Olney had claimed, if Carlos Correa doesn’t receive a whopping $300 million above offer, he might settle for Astros. The deal is expected to be a short-term contract with high average annual pay.

According, to Buster, Carlos had declined a $275 million deal with Detroit Tigers before the lockout. Hence, Astros would have to make their offer strategically to Carlos, either above $300 million or a high average annual salary.

If any other team signs Carlos Correa, do you think Alex Bregman can become the new Astros star?

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