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“We Knew This Would Happen” – $105 Million MLB Star Sends Trade Rumors Into Overdrive With a Move That Drops Fans’ Jaws

Published 10/14/2022, 4:15 AM EDT

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An MLB star has recently grabbed headlines across the baseball community. However, it’s not because of his performances. He has made a shocking decision that has got fans erupting into gossip. Carlos Correa has thus, abruptly decided to drop out of a million-dollar deal. 

Carlos Correa made his MLB debut as the Houston Astros shortstop, in 2015. Being a magnificent slugger, he won the American League Rookie of the Year in his first season. Additionally, he is also an acrobatic fielder. The two-time All-Star Correa won the World Series trophy with the Astros in 2017. 

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Correa has done total justice to his reputation as a bright prospect throughout the years. He has now grown into a frontline choice match-winning player. Joining the Minnesota Twins this year, he smashed 22 home runs in the regular season. Correa made big news this season while joining the Twins, and is making big news again by departing. 

The MLB Star’s sudden move which broke the internet 

Carlos Correa entered the Twins frame this year by signing a $105.3 million three-year contract. But at the end of just one season, he will now be turning into a free agent. He mentioned exercising his opt-out clause to the Puerto Rican newspaper, El Nuevo Dia. 

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As per a source, Correa told the newspaper, “With the year that I have had, my health and my being at the best moment of my career at 28, that is the right decision.” 

The Fox Sports network posted the news on their official Twitter account, quoting, “Carlos Correa is reportedly opting out of his contract with the Twins & will become a free agent, per El Nuevo Dia.” 

A fan replied, quoting, “We knew this would happen.” 

Some fans with their speculations: 

While one fan put out a statement to express disappointment:

Therefore, as is usually the case, fans quickly got into expressing their own fantasies regarding Correa’s next team. 

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Moreover, Correa’s significance to the team gets reflected hereby furthermore reflected. 

Carlos Correa’s solitary season with the Twins 

The Twins got eliminated from playoff qualification after another disappointing season. But Correa still left a remarkable impression on the team. His batting performances throughout the season have been the best by any Twins’ shortstop. 

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So, which team do you think Carlos Correa will join next? 

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Madhurjya Bhuyan

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Madhurjya Bhuyan is an MLB author at EssentiallySports. He has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in English Literature from Gauhati University and IGNOU, respectively, and also possesses prior professional experience as a content developer. Being a performance artist since childhood, Madhurjya has always aimed to contribute towards creativity in any possible manner, and writing only boosts that desire.
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