Carlos Correa will not return to Astros after ankle injury setback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Carlos Correa's effort to return to the Houston Astros this season has been halted, as announced by manager Joe Espada on September 15. Correa had recently ramped up his baseball activities after undergoing surgery in early May for a torn peroneus brevis tendon in his left ankle. Despite not experiencing a significant setback, Espada noted that increased activity caused some soreness, leading to the decision not to reintegrate him this season. The team's focus will now shift to getting Correa fully ready for spring training next year.
- •Correa attempted a comeback after ankle surgery.
- •Manager Joe Espada confirmed he will not return this season.
- •Increased activity led to soreness in Correa's leg.
- •Astros aim for Correa to be ready for spring training.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Correa won't return to Houston Astros this season after attempted comeback
"The third baseman had ramped up efforts to return after an ankle injury that was believed to be season-ending, but that comeback has encountered a setback
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