Carlos Correa and Houston Astros still haven’t managed to find an agreement on a deal that will keep the All-Star shortstop with the organization past 2021. The news was confirmed by Correa, who told reporters on Thursday that he recently turned down a six-year, $120 million offer from the Astros.
According to Correa, the offer, which he deemed “really low,” was made several weeks ago. Since then, the two sides haven’t resumed negotiations.
“If that’s how they feel about me and that’s where we stand, then I guess I will go out there and play and try to win another championship for the city of Houston and then explore free agency,” said Correa.
The 26-year-old shortstop, who will earn $11.3 million this season, said that he is willing to talk a long-term deal until Opening Day. If the deal isn’t reached by then, Correa will end the talks and then hit the free agency next offseason.
“Once the season starts, and I start playing, I’m playing my last season before I become a free agent,” he added. “For me, it doesn’t make any sense to be dealing when I’m trying to focus and trying to perform and help my team try to win ballgames, so absolutely not.”
The Astros open the 2021 MLB season on April 1st with an away game against Oakland Athletics.
Carlos Correa has been a consistent performer for Houston ever since he made his MLB debut in 2015. He won the rookie of the year that season, while later adding an All-Star appearance in 2017 and helping the team win the World Series.
Correa has a .276 batting average in majors to go with 107 homers and 397 RBIs.
