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Astros, Correa avoid arbitration

The Astros and Carlos Correa avoid an arbitration showdown by agreeing on an $11.7 million contract

HOUSTON (SportsRadio 610)- The Astros avoided an arbitration showdown with Carlos Correa agreed to an $11.7 million contract for the 2021 season.

The two sides were close to $3 million apart when they exchanged offers last month, which made a hearing appear likely but the two sides settled after the Astros initially offered $9.75 million while Correa asked for $12.5 million.


"Going through the arbitration process is necessary sometimes and it's there for a reason," Astros general manager James Click said in a statement. "But we're all glad to have it behind us so we can focus on our top priority, which is getting out there to compete for a championship with Carlos and the rest of the team."

Correa batted .264 with 5 home runs and 25 RBI last season, but he hit 6 homers during the Astros 13 game playoff run, including a walk-off in game five of the ALCS. The 26-year old is set to become a free agent after the 2021 season, but he has made it clear he would like to remain with the Astros long term.

The Astros and Carlos Correa avoid an arbitration showdown by agreeing on an $11.7 million contract