On Friday night, the Houston Astros will open up a series with the Texas Rangers (at home).
They are coming off a series where they swept Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels in California.
Houston Astros Announce Carlos Correa News
GettyCarlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros celebrates after turning a double play to end the tenth inning at Fenway Park on May 03, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Ahead of Friday’s game, the Astros have announced the latest update on Carlos Correa.
Chandler Rome of The Athletic wrote: “According to the Astros, Carlos Correa has “begun light on field baseball activity and a running progression.” Correa underwent season-ending ankle surgery in May.”
Before his season came to an end, Correa had been batting .279 with 34 hits, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 22 runs and one stolen base in 32 games.
Social Media Reacts To Correa Update
GettyCarlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros looks into the dugout during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 10, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
Here’s what people were saying about the update:
@RossCournoyer2: “Don’t give me hope”
@texanfan2002114: “That doesn’t sound like season ending if he’s beginning light baseball activities.”
@kobyf98: “Is there anything to this? Or should we still not expect him until 2027?”
GettyCarlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros looks on before an at bat during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Daikin Park on April 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
@Richard39432298: “So your saying there’s a chance…”
@AstrosFanOU812: “Does this mean anything?”
@ItsYourBoi_AJ: “Did Altuve transfer his healing powers”
Looking At Correa
GettyCarlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after scoring a run during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Daikin Park on April 25, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Correa was picked in the 1st round of the 2012 MLB Draft.
He had spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Astros, helping them win the World Series in 2017.
The 31-year-old then had a stint with the Minnesota Twins (before rejoining the Astros).
Looking At The Astros Right Now
GettyJose Altuve 27 of the Houston Astros throws to first base for an out in the third inning of the game between the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on July 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Astros are the second-place team in the American League West with a 55-55 record in 110 games.
They have won eight out of their last ten games.
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