According to various sources, such as Jon Heyman from MLB Network and Mark Feindsand, also from the same medium, they leaked information that ultimately Houston Astros had reached a salary deal with the Puerto Rican shortstop Carlos Correa, one of ten players from MLB Which they were awaiting arbitration hearings.
According to both journalists, the agreement is for one year and US $ 11.7 million In return. We should not forget that Correa initially turned down the $ 9.75 million offered to the shortstop, requesting that he win no more or less than $ 12.5. Since both sides negotiated successfully, it can be said that the final agreement was a little over half a million dollars above the middle.
Had the pandemic not ruined plans for a full MLB season, the Puerto Rican would have made US $ 8 million, but his salary, like the rest of Major League Baseball players, was prorated because they were only 60 played. regular role plays.
It is worth noting that this is the final year of referees for whoever was named Rookie of the Year in 2015 at age 20. It is not yet clear if the Astros have formally discussed a contract extension with the Puertoce born Ponce. Rico, but what’s clear is that the lanky shortstop wants to remain a part of the organization – in fact, he recently stated that his desire is “to be an Astro for life.”