"I felt a pop," Correa said after feeling the injury during a swing in batting practice.
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has been diagnosed with a torn tendon in his left ankle and will undergo season-ending surgery. The injury occurred during a pregame batting practice session before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The surgery is expected to sideline him for six to eight months.
Injury Details and Medical Timeline
Correa sustained the injury during pregame batting practice. He will undergo surgery to repair the torn tendon in his left ankle. This injury is to his left ankle, separate from previous medical concerns regarding his right ankle—which had affected free agent negotiations in prior years.
Contract Status
Correa is under contract with the Astros through the 2028 season. The contract includes vesting options from 2029 through 2032.
- He is scheduled to earn $30.5 million in 2027 and $30 million in 2028.
- As part of a trade agreement, the Minnesota Twins are paying $10 million per year toward Correa's salary from 2026 through 2028.
- Correa was reacquired from the Twins last summer.
Team Impact and Lineup Adjustments
With Correa unavailable, the Astros have used Nick Allen at shortstop and Braden Shewmake at third base. The team expects shortstop Jeremy Peña, who is recovering from a right hamstring strain, to return to shortstop once healthy. Peña may begin a minor league rehab assignment this week.
- Isaac Paredes is playing third base.
- Christian Walker is at first base.
- Jose Altuve is at second base.
- Yordan Alvarez is the designated hitter.
Astros Injury Situation
The Astros have been devastated by injuries during the 2026 season. Correa is one of four regular position players on the injured list, which also includes:
- Catcher Yainer Diaz (oblique strain)
- Jeremy Peña (hamstring)
- Outfielders Joey Loperfido (quad), Jake Meyers (oblique), and Taylor Trammell (groin)
On the pitching staff, eight players are on the injured list:
- 60-day IL: Ronel Blanco, Cristian Javier, Josh Hader, Brandon Walter, and Hayden Wesneski
- 15-day IL: Hunter Brown, Tatsuya Imai, and Nate Pearson
In total, the Astros have 14 players on the injured list, tied for the most in Major League Baseball.
Team Performance
As of the reports, the Astros hold a 15-22 record, the fifth-worst in MLB.
- The team's earned run average (ERA) is 5.82, the highest in the league.
- The bullpen ERA is 6.20 (worst in MLB).
- The rotation ERA is 5.13 (29th).
- The Astros have issued 201 walks, the most in MLB.
Despite offensive performance ranking among the best in the league, the pitching struggles have contributed heavily to the team's record.