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Astros’ Carlos Correa Out for Season After Tearing Left Ankle Tendon

A pregame batting-cage swing sidelined the clubhouse leader, intensifying Houston’s roster strain.

Apr 28, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa (1) reacts after striking out in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images
Houston Astros left fielder Zach Dezenzo (9) throws toward third after losing Los Angeles Dodgers Hyeseong Kim’s hit off the wall during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 10: (L-R) Carlos Correa #1 and Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros speak with Eduardo Nunez #12 and Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Mets before the spring training game at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on March 10, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Houston Astros Brice Matthews’ belt is seen with an astronaut logo on it during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Overview

  • Correa said Wednesday he tore a tendon in his left ankle and will have season-ending surgery, with recovery estimated at six to eight months.
  • He said the ankle “popped” on a swing during batting practice Tuesday, left him unable to bear weight, and he is on crutches as he seeks additional medical opinions before scheduling the procedure.
  • Houston placed him on the injured list, started Nick Allen at shortstop, and recalled infielder Shay Whitcomb as the club shuffles its infield.
  • The loss hits a 15-22 team already stocked with injured regulars, including Jeremy Peña, Yainer Díaz, Hunter Brown, Josh Hader, Cristian Javier and Jake Meyers.
  • The tear is in his left ankle, separate from the right-ankle issues that clouded his 2022 free agency, and the setback could prompt near-term depth moves as Peña approaches a rehab stint.