The Houston Astros’ Carlos Correa is on track for a comeback. He has been out since May following surgery on his left ankle, but the most recent word on him points to a return within the coming weeks.
The fielding hit occurred on Sept. 8, when Correa played at the team’s Spring Training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla. He remains unable to run the bases, though he has completed sprints in the outfield, per MLB.com.
Houston still sits atop the AL West, with the Texas Rangers close behind. Having Correa return to the lineup could give the club a late-season boost as it drives toward the postseason.
Correa’s recovery timeline
There was a belief at the time of the operation that Correa would sit out the rest of the campaign. Instead, he is making solid headway.
Correa was always expected to return in September, and his recovery is tracking right on schedule. There’s still a significant distance to cover before he’s ready to take the field again. But if things continue to progress well, he could be back in time for the playoffs or in the middle of a series.
Since the operation, Correa has been striving to return to play.
What Correa did before the injury
Prior to being sidelined, Correa was hitting .279, carrying a .369 on-base percentage and posting a .418 slugging percentage over 32 games.
There’s no doubt that he’s important to the Astros’ success. Getting a lift from him late in the season could be just what they need.
The Astros have had an up-and-down season, but that hasn’t stopped them from staying in first place. If they can finish the season strong, they shouldn’t have much to worry about.
The next steps for Correa
The path forward for Correa’s recovery remains uncertain, and it will be telling to observe what comes next.
Outfield sprints show promise, yet actual play remains far from being on the field.
Houston’s medical staff will keep a close eye on him as he works his way back. September remains the target date for his return, and it looks like he is moving toward that goal.
- Correa hit on the field Sept. 8 at the team’s Spring Training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla.
- He has done sprints in the outfield but has not run the bases.
- Before the injury, he was hitting .279 with a .369 on-base percentage and .418 slugging percentage in 32 games.
- He has been sidelined since May after surgery on his left ankle.
Houston hopes Correa will be ready for the postseason. His comeback is moving forward, though the team has not said when he might return to play.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
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