Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will miss the rest of the 2026 season after a recent MRI revealed his surgically repaired left ankle tendon was not mature enough for a return.
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will not return to the lineup this season following a medical recommendation to halt his rehabilitation. The 31-year-old infielder underwent surgery on his left ankle on May 11, a procedure initially expected to sideline him for six to eight months. Before the shutdown, Correa was batting .279 with three home runs and 16 RBIs across the 2026 campaign.
According to ESPN, Correa experienced inflammation and soreness for three days after participating in live batting practice. A subsequent MRI led his doctor to determine the tendon was not sufficiently mature to handle the stress of active play. The decision, announced by manager Joe Espada on Tuesday, aims to ensure Correa is healthy for the start of the next season.
The veteran infielder, who rejoined Houston via a trade from the Minnesota Twins last summer, will now cease hitting for one month. His recovery plan includes a follow-up MRI in two months, at which point he expects to be at 100% capacity. Correa expressed his intention to be ready for spring training without limitations, though he must currently avoid any movements that cause his foot to turn over.
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