Carlos Correa’s (Minnesota Twins) start to the 2023 season is bittersweet. Minnesota, which signed him to a six-year, $200 million contract after recognizing his weaknesses, has effectively been “screwed.
Correa started at shortstop in the No. 4 spot in the lineup against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Sept. 30 and went 0-for-5 with one walk, one run scored and two strikeouts.
Correa had an up-and-down 메이저놀이터 2022-2023 free agency. He agreed to a 13-year, $350 million contract with the San Francisco Giants and a 12-year, $315 million contract with the New York Mets, but both deals were canceled during the medical testing process.
Correa’s biggest weakness is durability. Aside from a 153-game season in 2016 and a 148-game season in 2021, he hasn’t had a season with more than 120 games. Despite this, Correa made a big deal about signing a $300 million contract.
The reality was cold. The Astros turned their backs on Correa. Correa finally signed a three-year, $153 million deal with Minnesota after the lockout ended in 2021-2022 free agency. However, there was a clause that allowed him to opt out immediately after the 2022 season and become a free agent again. Correa seemed to redeem himself in 2022, hitting .291 with 22 home runs, 64 RBIs, 70 runs scored, and an OPS of .833 in 136 games, but was ultimately held back by his injury history and had to settle for a six-year, $200 million deal with Minnesota.
Correa needs to make some noise this year, and he’s off to his worst start of the season. Through 30 days and 47 games, he’s batting .210 with 38 hits in 181 at-bats, six home runs, 24 RBI, 15 runs scored, and a .685 OPS. Avery is really struggling. After hitting .202 in April, he’s hitting .218 in May.
He’s tied for 153rd in batting average with MJ Melendez (Kansas City Royals) among the 166 hitters with at least 30 plate appearances in the majors. No embarrassment. It’s only the second month of the season, but the Giants and Mets were right to cut Correa’s contract at this point. I’m sure Correa would have loved to go out with a bang against his hometown team. But so far, that’s not happening.