Carlos Correa resumes baseball activity as Astros eye September injury return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa has progressed to on-field hitting and outfield sprinting at the club's Spring Training facility in West Palm Beach. The infielder has remained sidelined since May following surgery on his left ankle. While initial projections suggested he might miss the remainder of the season, his recent physical activity aligns with the organization's goal of a September return. Correa recorded a.279 batting average with a.369 on-base percentage in 32 games before the injury. He has not yet reached the stage of running the bases. The American League West leaders continue to monitor his recovery as they prepare for a potential postseason run.
- •Carlos Correa remains out of the lineup after undergoing left ankle surgery in May.
- •Correa began hitting on the field and performing outfield sprints on September 8.
- •The team is targeting a September return date for the infielder.
- •Correa has not yet resumed running the bases during his rehabilitation process.
- •The Astros currently hold first place in the American League West.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Astros news: Is Carlos Correa returning from injury soon?
"The Houston Astros have had an up-and-down season, but that hasn’t stopped them from staying in first place in the AL West. Granted, the Texas Rangers are right behind them, but if they can finish the season strong, they shouldn’t have much to worry about. They also could be getting a key player back from injury, as Carlos Correa has been sidelined […] The post Astros news: Is Carlos Correa returning from injury soon? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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