"For the Astros, it's a three-year, $70 million commitment to a player who has battled injuries throughout his career and who is currently hitting .267/.319/.386 for a 92 OPS+ with 0.1 WAR in 93 games," Miller wrote.

Correa signed a six-year, $200 million contract with the Minnesota Twins before the 2023 season began. He was part of the Twins' first playoff series win in 21 years, and an obvious leader in the clubhouse. But with the team in fire sale mode, it suddenly made sense for him to return to his old stomping ground.

The Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins have agreed to a trade sending shortstop Carlos Correa back to the Astros, the teams announced. There were rumblings the Astros were exploring a Correa reunion earlier this week,