The Twins’ Puerto Rican shortstop Carlos Correa is ready to return to the free market.
The two-time all-star told Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Día that he will exercise his option on his contract to become a free agent this offseason.
“With the year I had, the health I have and the fact that I am in the best moment of my career at 28 years old, I think it is the right decision,” Correa said.
Before the start of the season, the shortstop agreed to a three-year, $105.3 million contract with Minnesota, with a clause to opt out of the contract after the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Correa hinted at his decision at the end of the regular season by saying that “ It was very simple.”
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“I love this team. The organization. But at the same time, I want to make sure my son and my family are well taken care of. Hopefully the Twins can see the player and the person that I am, along with the passion and love that I have for this game. Then, we will have serious conversations”, expressed the Puerto Rican.
Correa finished the season with a .291/.366/.467 batting line, 22 home runs and 24 doubles. His on-base percentage was his best since 2017 and the 136 games he played were the second most of his career.
The Puerto Rican will be one of the agents with the biggest poster for this offseason.
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