When Carlos Correa joined the Minnesota Twins in 2022, it felt like the dawn of a new era. He even donned a new number and picked up a new nickname: C4. Three and a half years later, Correa's heading back to Space City,

Correa will waive his no-trade clause and the Twins are sending the Astros $30 million of the $96 million guaranteed to Correa over the next three seasons. The Twins will get a prospect in return, left-handed pitcher Matt Mikulski.

Carlos Correa is returning to Houston. The Astros reacquired the three-time All-Star shortstop from the Minnesota Twins just before Thursday’s trade deadline.