Shortstop Carlos Correa is, almost officially, back with the Minnesota Twins.
Why isn’t it 100 percent official yet?
Because the deal, worth $200 million over six years (for a cool $33.3 million average annual value), is still pending a physical.
With Correa, it’s more than just a formality.
The physical (a leg issue, to be specific) derailed his $350 million deal with the San Francisco Giants and his $315 million agreement with the New York Mets.
Seeing the new terms of his deal, we immediately assume that he lost $150 million.
However, that’s not entirely true.
“Correa’s contract is for six guaranteed years and $200M. He can guarantee a seventh year and another $25 million with 502 plate appearances in year six, according a source. Total value can increase to $245M if he gets eighth year. More details to come. Again: Pending physical,” The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal tweeted.
Correa’s contract is for six guaranteed years and $200M. He can guarantee a seventh year and another $25 million with 502 plate appearances in year six, according a source. Total value can increase to $245M if he gets eighth year. More details to come. Again: Pending physical.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 10, 2023
Details of the agreement are still appearing, but to sum up, Correa can make close to $250 million if he is truly healthy, although not quite $300 million.
He did lose some money over the leg concerns, but still did pretty good for himself after weeks of speculation.
As for the Twins, they secure a top performer who they know can produce in Minnesota.
Last year, he had an .834 OPS and a 140 wRC+ with the Twins, with 22 home runs and some excellent defense at shortstop.
He is now back in the shortstop picture after it was reported he was willing to move to third base in case he landed on the Mets.
The Twins are now instant AL Central contenders with Correa, although they have a lot of work to do to catch the Cleveland Guardians.
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