Carlos Correa started asking the Minnesota Twins for a position change almost as soon as he signed his long-term extension.

On January 11, 2023, the Minnesota Twins signaled a new era and shocked the baseball world by signing star shortstop Carlos Correa to a six-year deal with four additional team options. Correa had enjoyed his initial season in Minnesota prior to his opt-out,

Less than halfway through his six-year, $200 million contract — amid an epic sell-off at the trade deadline on Thursday — the Twins dealt Correa, one of the leaders in their clubhouse, back to the Houston Astros, where he began his career, the biggest move on a dark day for the organization.