Carlos Correa clears key hurdle towards return for Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has been cleared to resume swinging a bat as he works towards a potential return in 2026. Correa suffered an ankle injury in May and last played in early 2026, contributing a.279 batting average with 3 home runs over 32 games. With the Astros currently sitting at 59-56 and leading the American League West, a return from Correa could significantly bolster their playoff aspirations. Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed the update, noting that Correa will begin with dry swings and progress cautiously due to the nature of the injury.
- •Carlos Correa has missed most of 2026 due to an ankle injury.
- •He was cleared to begin dry swings as he prepares to return.
- •The Astros are leading the American League West at 59-56.
- •Correa had a solid start to the season before his injury.
- •Manager Joe Espada confirms Correa's cautious progression towards playing.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Provide Promising Update on Star Shortstop Carlos Correa
"The Houston Astros came into the 2026 campaign highly overlooked in the American League, and with much of their World Series winning core now gone, not many fans expected them to be true contenders.However, following the 2026 trade deadline, the team are now sitting at 59-56 with a 2.5 game lead atop the American League […] The post Astros Provide Promising Update on Star Shortstop Carlos Correa appeared first on HEAVY.
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