Carlos Correa clears next recovery phase to rejoin Houston Astros
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Carlos Correa received medical clearance Tuesday to accelerate his baseball rehabilitation following ankle surgery performed in early May. The third baseman will travel to the Houston Astros' minor-league facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, this weekend to begin a more rigorous training program. While Correa is currently hitting and fielding ground balls, he must still successfully demonstrate his ability to run bases, slide, and react to live pitching before returning to the major-league roster. Manager Joe Espada noted that the development is encouraging but emphasized that the team will monitor how Correa’s foot responds to the increased physical intensity. With 24 games remaining in the regular season, the organization continues to evaluate whether he can return to the lineup before the playoffs. If cleared, Correa expects to return to his position at third base rather than serving as a designated hitter.
- •Correa underwent surgery in early May for a torn peroneus brevis tendon.
- •Training in Florida will include base running, sliding, and facing live pitching.
- •A minor-league rehab assignment will be required before any potential major-league return.
- •Correa plans to return as a third baseman if he is physically cleared.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Manager Reveals Major Injury Update on Carlos Correa
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Astros news: Houston's playoff push could get huge Carlos Correa boost soon
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros' Carlos Correa cleared for important next step in rehab, but hurdles still remain
"The Houston Astros could get a late boost in the AL West race after Carlos Correa was cleared for the next stage of his rehab, less than four months after left ankle surgery. Correa’s next step will be a trip to West Palm Beach this week as he continues working toward a return. The Astros sit at 70-69, holding a 1.5-game AL West lead over the […] The post Astros news: Houston's playoff push could get huge Carlos Correa boost soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Houston Astros are currently playing for their playoff lives, holding a slim lead in the American League West division. Houston hasn’t been able to put together much consistency this season, but they have been able to stay alive in the race.Heading into the final weeks of the season, the Astros feel good about their […] The post Astros Manager Reveals Major Injury Update on Carlos Correa appeared first on HEAVY.
"Carlos Correa, who says he's sprinting at "95%," will ramp up his baseball activities in Florida in his bid to return to the Astros this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 11:30 PMAstros Manager Reveals Major Injury Update on Carlos Correa
The Houston Astros are currently playing for their playoff lives, holding a slim lead in the American League West division. Houston hasn’t been able to put together much consistency this season, but they have been able to stay alive in the race.Heading into the final weeks of the season, the Astros feel good about their […] The post Astros Manager Reveals Major Injury Update on Carlos Correa appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:25 PMAstros news: Houston's playoff push could get huge Carlos Correa boost soon
The Houston Astros could get a late boost in the AL West race after Carlos Correa was cleared for the next stage of his rehab, less than four months after left ankle surgery. Correa’s next step will be a trip to West Palm Beach this week as he continues working toward a return. The Astros sit at 70-69, holding a 1.5-game AL West lead over the […] The post Astros news: Houston's playoff push could get huge Carlos Correa boost soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 11:50 PMHouston Astros' Carlos Correa cleared for important next step in rehab, but hurdles still remain
Carlos Correa, who says he's sprinting at "95%," will ramp up his baseball activities in Florida in his bid to return to the Astros this season.
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