Could/should the Twins trade Correa?

[bigdave]

I don't know what Correa's contract status is, but would it benefit the Twins to trade Correa? He appears to be going through the motions.

Could the Twins put together a Rafael Devers type deal for Correa? Trade him and Vasquez to the Angels for Zach Neto, O'Hoppe and Demers?

Just an idea.

[jctwins]

2023-2032 Free Agent. Carlos Correa signed a 6 year, $200,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $200,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $33,333,333. In 2025, Correa will earn a base salary of $36,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $37,333,333.

 

Not gonna happen unless they eat the contract, which they definitely will not do.

[Vanimal46]

Not this year unless you think his MLB career is toast, which I don’t. He’s had too long of a track record of strong offensive performance to think he won’t bounce back at any point in his early 30s. 

[Major League Ready]

14 hours ago, jctwins said:

2023-2032 Free Agent. Carlos Correa signed a 6 year, $200,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $200,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $33,333,333. In 2025, Correa will earn a base salary of $36,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $37,333,333.

 

Not gonna happen unless they eat the contract, which they definitely will not do.

It's not quite as bad as it seems.  He only has 3 year guaranteed remaining at 96.5M.  His contract after 2028 consists of team options.

YEAR	AGE	SALARY
2029	34	$25M
2030	35	$20M
2031	36	$15M
2032	37	$10M

They could eat the remainder of his salary this year and he becomes tradeable for a decent but not great return IMO.  The bigger obstacle might be that he has a full no-trade clause.

Should they trade him?  Probably.  As constructed, this team is not a legit contender.  They don't need a tear-down but a reboot is looking like a good idea at the moment.  

[Riverbrian]

If the Angels would trade those 3 for Carlos. 
 

I hope Carlos and his family will enjoy Orange County. 
 

[TheLeviathan]

I think this offseason is the more likely time.  Hopefully after a hot summer and fall from Carlos.

 

[RpR]

20 hours ago, Vanimal46 said:

Not this year unless you think his MLB career is toast, which I don’t. He’s had too long of a track record of strong offensive performance to think he won’t bounce back at any point in his early 30s. 

Bravo!

[Mike Sixel]

On 6/22/2025 at 6:29 AM, Major League Ready said:

It's not quite as bad as it seems.  He only has 3 year guaranteed remaining at 96.5M.  His contract after 2028 consists of team options.

YEAR	AGE	SALARY
2029	34	$25M
2030	35	$20M
2031	36	$15M
2032	37	$10M

They could eat the remainder of his salary this year and he becomes tradeable for a decent but not great return IMO.  The bigger obstacle might be that he has a full no-trade clause.

Should they trade him?  Probably.  As constructed, this team is not a legit contender.  They don't need a tear-down but a reboot is looking like a good idea at the moment.  

Agreed. Not that I'm sure they'd spend the money. But this team isn't a winning team. 

[DJL44]

The Yankees are looking for a 3B...

[laloesch]

On 6/23/2025 at 11:22 AM, Mike Sixel said:

Agreed. Not that I'm sure they'd spend the money. But this team isn't a winning team. 

I don’t see them spending anymore money

[laloesch]

On 6/22/2025 at 9:29 AM, Major League Ready said:

It's not quite as bad as it seems.  He only has 3 year guaranteed remaining at 96.5M.  His contract after 2028 consists of team options.

YEAR	AGE	SALARY
2029	34	$25M
2030	35	$20M
2031	36	$15M
2032	37	$10M

They could eat the remainder of his salary this year and he becomes tradeable for a decent but not great return IMO.  The bigger obstacle might be that he has a full no-trade clause.

Should they trade him?  Probably.  As constructed, this team is not a legit contender.  They don't need a tear-down but a reboot is looking like a good idea at the moment.  

I agree they should trade him at the first available opportunity (would require him to waive his no trade clause which I’m sure he would do if he could go to the Yankees), but I believe this team needs a near rebuild

[East Coast Twin]

On 6/23/2025 at 11:22 AM, Mike Sixel said:

Agreed. Not that I'm sure they'd spend the money. But this team isn't a winning team. 

That's a good point.  Trading Correa, coupled with other Twins' contracts expiring, would reduce payroll by $70M+ going into the offseason.  How much of that amount would the front office be allowed to spend?

[Gaetti]

The Twins are wasting Correa's prime years. Why did they sign him in the first place only to throw in the towel a couple years later? Guys like Pablo Lopez and Joe Ryan are also being wasted and pitchers are at more risk for arm injuries. Was the talk about the Pohlad's selling the team just a smoke screen? I'm disgusted at the state of this team

[nicksaviking]

49 minutes ago, Gaetti said:

The Twins are wasting Correa's prime years. Why did they sign him in the first place only to throw in the towel a couple years later? Guys like Pablo Lopez and Joe Ryan are also being wasted and pitchers are at more risk for arm injuries. Was the talk about the Pohlad's selling the team just a smoke screen? I'm disgusted at the state of this team

They signed Correa before they announced they were 'right sizing' the payroll. They also announced that immediately after their first playoff series win in two decades, so the Pohald's probably (foolishly) thought building off of that positive momentum was probably a good time to cash out high on the team, but they wanted to make sure all bidders knew they were going to lower payroll to make it look even MORE attractive.

Not sure I agree with the comment about Correa's prime. If he was still in his prime, this team would probably have a few more wins. 

As to trading him, the Twins would have to eat salary. Would they really put that kind of dead money on the payroll when they're trying to sell the team? 

 

[Mike Sixel]

9 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

They signed Correa before they announced they were 'right sizing' the payroll. They also announced that immediately after their first playoff series win in two decades, so the Pohald's probably (foolishly) thought building off of that positive momentum was probably a good time to cash out high on the team, but they wanted to make sure all bidders knew they were going to lower payroll to make it look even MORE attractive.

Not sure I agree with the comment about Correa's prime. If he was still in his prime, this team would probably have a few more wins. 

As to trading him, the Twins would have to eat salary. Would they really put that kind of dead money on the payroll when they're trying to sell the team? 

 

I'd guess if they ate 10 million a year, that's A LOT less than what they are paying him? If you made me wager, I'd bet CC is here until they don't have to pay him anymore. I really thought he'd be better than this ....

I think there are a lot of teams that would like Larnach or Castro. MAYBE Paddock and Duran.

I'd just get anything for France and put Julien or Larnach or someone at first that MIGHT have a future. 

I'm all in on playing the younger guys and seeing what you have. 

[nicksaviking]

8 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

I'd guess if they ate 10 million a year, that's A LOT less than what they are paying him? If you made me wager, I'd bet CC is here until they don't have to pay him anymore. I really thought he'd be better than this ....

I think there are a lot of teams that would like Larnach or Castro. MAYBE Paddock and Duran.

I'd just get anything for France and put Julien or Larnach or someone at first that MIGHT have a future. 

I'm all in on playing the younger guys and seeing what you have. 

There are few players I'd object to trading, on the other hand, I'm not sure I want this current regime making decisions about any players controlled beyond this year. No one wants to hear it, but I think there should largely be a holding (sucking) pattern until a sale occurs. These guys could mess things up more, particularly if they are making decisions based on trying save their jobs instead of winning down the road.

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, nicksaviking said:

There are few players I'd object to trading, on the other hand, I'm not sure I want this current regime making decisions about any players controlled beyond this year. No one wants to hear it, but I think there should be a holding (sucking) pattern until a sale occurs. These guys could mess things up more, particularly if they are making decisions based on trying save their jobs instead of winning down the road.

I just don't know if/when we get a sale. If they are out of it (and they will be) at the break, I'd rather they deal expiring deals than hold them. At least there is a chance that way.....but yes, I want a complete regime change at this point.

[nicksaviking]

2 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

I just don't know if/when we get a sale. If they are out of it (and they will be) at the break, I'd rather they deal expiring deals than hold them. At least there is a chance that way.....but yes, I want a complete regime change at this point.

Yeah, they should trade the expiring contracts. I have no illusions that a sale is coming any time soon. I've already braced for the idea of a long period utter dejection for us fans and the players.

[Mike Sixel]

1 minute ago, nicksaviking said:

Yeah, they should trade the expiring contracts. I have no illusions that a sale is coming any time soon. I've already braced for the idea of a long period utter dejection for us fans and the players.

Got to be weighing on the players at this point.....