"Hard pass" "He was leaving after 1 year no matter what" - MLB fans react to reports of Carlos Correa's uncertain future with the Minnesota Twins

Carlos Correa still hasn't made a decision on his future in Minnesota. Correa was one of the most surprising signings this past offseason when he signed a deal with the Minnesota Twins. The slugging shortstop signed a three-year, $105.3 million deal with opt-outs after the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

There was a lot of excitement in Minnesota following the Carlos Correa signing. Fans were eager to see him paired with a player like Byron Buxton. While not the favorites to win the AL Central, things were looking up for the Twins.

However, they have been hit with injuries all year. They have sent 32 players to the injured list this season. One of their best prospects, Royce Lewis, tore his ACL in his first game after being called up. Their most recent injury, to Buxton, has all but ended the season for the Twins.

This season hasn't been a memorable one for the Minnesota Twins. The sole bright spot for them has been Carlos Correa. He's stayed away from the injury bug and has also provided Minnesota with above-average shortstop statistics. Batting .289 for the season with an on-base plus slugging percentage of .834 ranks him 20th in the MLB.

Despite that, some fans don't want Carlos Correa as their shortstop going forward. They have their eyes set on Trea Turner, the top free agent shortstop for the 2023 season. Turner is yet to receive any type of extension from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Other fans believe that Correa will opt-out of his contract after this season no matter what. He has collected $35.1 million and could be searching for a long-term contract.

Correa will garner interest from around the league if he is to opt-out after the season is over. Along with his on-field performance, Correa is a leader in the clubhouse. He's a fiery player who likes to stand up for his teammates no matter what.

Carlos Correa's offseason will be one to watch

It will be interesting to see what Correa does this offseason. Is he looking for a long-term contract? Does he not see any potential in the Minnesota Twins next season? Or will he return hoping the team can stay healthy?

A return to the Twins could be the catalyst they need to compete for the AL Central next year.

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Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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"Hard pass" "He was leaving after 1 year no matter what" - MLB fans react to Carlos Correa's uncertain future with the Minnesota Twins

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