Carlos Correa

Carlos Correa is likely headed to free agency following this season after the Houston Astros' six-year, $120 million offer "didn't even spark dialogue," per MLB Network's Jon Heyman.

The shortstop avoided arbitration by signing a one-year, $11.7 million deal this offseason.

Correa, the No. 1 overall pick by the Astros in 2012, said in February there were "no talks right now" about a contract extension and that he didn't want to be bogged down by talks during the season.

"I feel so good, my body feels so great and I feel like I'm going to have such a great season that once the season starts, I don't want to be involved with or distracted with those conversations," he told reporters.

If there's no agreement, Correa will join a free-agent group that is bursting with shortstops. Francisco Lindor, Corey Seager, Trevor Story and Marcus Semien are also scheduled to hit the market.

Correa is the youngest of that group and will turn 27 in September.

The 2017 All-Star had a down year in 2020 with a career-low .709 OPS. He batted .264 with 25 RBI and five home runs. In five prior seasons, he put up a .277/.356/.489 slash line (.845 OPS) and 102 home runs.

He ranks seventh in league history with 50 RBI in postseason play and is tied for ninth with 17 playoff home runs.

The Astros secured one of their stars Wednesday when they signed starter Lance McCullers Jr. to a five-year, $85 million extension that will begin in 2022, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The two sides had agreed to a one-year deal for 2021 worth $6.5 million to avoid arbitration.

The Houston Astros reportedly offered shortstop Carlos Correa a six-year extension worth about $120 million but "there's no sign of traction" on a potential deal, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. 

Correa is heading into his final year of team control and would be the youngest player in the free-agent class next offseason.

The 26-year-old hit .264 with five home runs, nine doubles, 22 runs and 25 RBI across 58 games last season.

Correa has been a key part of the Astros success since making his debut in 2015, winning Rookie of the Year in just 99 games his first year. A year later, he ranked ninth in the majors with 7.0 wins above replacement, per Baseball Reference.

In 2017, he earned his first All-Star selection and hit five postseason home runs on the way to a World Series title.

Though consistency has been a problem in recent years, the right-handed hitter hit .279 with 21 home runs in just 75 games in 2019.

It could put him in high demand in a loaded shortstop class that is also projected to include Francisco Lindor, Javier Baez, Corey Seager and Trevor Story.

After Francisco Tatis Jr. agreed to a deal that will pay him $340 million over 14 years, it makes sense for Correa to test the market next season.

Houston Astros infielders Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, along with their wives, Daniella Correa and Nina Altuve, donated $25,000 per couple to provide meals to families in need amid the recovery from harsh winter conditions that struck Texas recently.

KRIV's Mark Berman provided the full details of the $50,000 donation, which was made in coordination with Kid's Meals Inc. and NACC Disaster Services:

The effects of a winter storm and subsequent freezing temperatures finally started to subside Saturday throughout Texas with conditions expected to reach the 50s and 60s throughout the state after a rare extended cold spell that hampered efforts to restore power and water to people's homes, per CNN's Madeline Holcombe and Ray Sanchez.

President Joe Biden approved Texas' disaster declaration Friday to provide more federal assistance in the recovery effort.

Altuve, who made his major league debut in 2011, and Correa have been teammates in Houston since the latter's arrival to the bigs in 2015. They have formed one of MLB's best middle-infield duos.

Although most of the Astros' players have arrived to Florida for spring training, they've also provided support to fans back in the club's home state.

Houston opens exhibition play Feb. 28 against the Miami Marlins ahead of the start of the 2021 season, which begins April 1 when the team visits the Oakland Athletics.

One day after Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros came to terms on a one-year deal to avoid arbitration, reports suggest the star shortstop is still talking about a long-term extension with the team. 

Per Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, Astros general manager James Click said both parties have discussed a contract that would keep Correa with the club beyond 2021. 

Per MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, Correa will earn $11.7 million this season from the Astros. He originally filed for $12.5 million in January, while the Astros countered with $9.75 million. 

Last season was Correa's first healthy year since 2016, though he struggled to get things going with a .264/.326/.383 slash line in 58 games. The 26-year-old was instrumental in Houston's run to the ALCS when he hit .362/.455/.766 with six homers and 17 RBI in 13 playoff games. 

Correa missed a total of 192 games from 2017-19. He's only hit the 150-game threshold once in five full seasons, excluding the shortened 60-game campaign in 2020. 

The Astros are the only organization Correa has ever played for. The Puerto Rican star was drafted No. 1 overall by the team in 2012 and made his MLB debut three years later. He was named to the AL All-Star team and won a World Series in 2017. 

Correa will be eligible for unrestricted free agency after this season. 

The Houston Astros and shortstop Carlos Correa avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal on Saturday. 

According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, Correa will receive $11.7 million from the Astros in 2021. 

Correa originally filed for $12.5 million, while the Astros countered with $9.75 million after the Jan. 15 deadline passed for teams to exchange salary figures with arbitration-eligible players for this season. 

There was no set date for Correa's hearing, but arbitration cases are expected to take place at some point this month. It would have been the second time in three years that the 2015 American League Rookie of the Year went to arbitration with the Astros. 

Correa won his first case against Houston in 2019 and made $5 million.

The 26-year-old is coming off the worst season of his career in 2020. He hit .264/.326/.383 with five homers and 25 RBI in 58 games during the regular season. The postseason was a different story, as he posted a .362/.455/.766 slash line with six homers and 17 RBI in 13 games. 

Correa will become an unrestricted free agent after this season. The Puerto Rican star has spent his entire career in the Astros organization after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2012 MLB Draft. 

Carlos Correa will be eligible for free agency after the upcoming season, but the former American League Rookie of the Year wants to stay with the Houston Astros for a long time. 

Appearing on Sportsline 790, Correa said he would "love to be an Astro for life" if given the option:

The Astros have seen a number of key players leave as free agents over the past two years. Gerrit Cole signed with the New York Yankees after the 2019 season. George Springer agreed to a six-year, $150 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays this week, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman. 

Houston did retain one of its marquee players, with ESPN's Buster Olney reporting on Wednesday that Michael Brantley agreed to a two-year extension worth $32 million. 

Correa has spent his entire career in the Astros organization after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. He won AL Rookie of the Year in 2015 and helped the franchise win its first World Series title in 2017. 

Heading into this season, Correa still hasn't signed a contract with the Astros. He asked for $12.5 million and the Astros offered $9.75 million, per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN). They are likely headed toward an arbitration hearing in February, but the two sides could come to an agreement before then. 

Injuries hampered Correa's performance from 2017-19. He missed 192 games in those three seasons combined. The 26-year-old has hit .257/.335/.452 with 41 homers and 149 RBI in 243 games since the start of 2018.