The Houston Astros are expected to be active as the MLB trade deadline nears, but one top target could be slipping out of their reach.

In March of 2022, after a brilliant seven-year run with the Houston Astros, shortstop Carlos Correa signed a three-year, $105 million contract with the Minnesota Twins, with opt-out clauses after each of the first two seasons.

With the fear that Isaac Paredes will miss the remainder of the season, the Houston Astros are thinking about trading for Carlos Correa at the deadline, according to Bob Nightengale. Correa is a homegrown product and led the Astros to four division titles,