3 Reasons Why Astros Trading Carlos Correa Makes a Ton of Sense

The Houston Astros are considering shopping Carlos Correa, a fact that surprised most MLB analysts when it was reported by Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday night. Yet, upon further review, this makes more sense than fans might think.

3. Correa Entering Arbitration Year

Carlos Correa tags out Rangers runner / Bob Levey/Getty Images

Correa makes a respectable $7 million next season, but heading into the 2020 offseason he'll be eligible for arbitration, meaning a team already strapped for a cash will have to cough up even more dough. No thanks.

2. Astros Could Address Shortage of Pitching

Carlos Correa hit a home run vs Yankees / Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Correa's value is still high at a premium position, which could help the Astros fill their pitching needs with the void left by Gerrit Cole without breaking the bank. Houston's pitcher development program is among the best in the bigs. Look for them to explore their options.

1. George Springer Looming Extension

George Springer and Carlos Correa celebrate in World Series / Win McNamee/Getty Images

The Astros pretty clearly prefer Springer to Correa, and with the former possibly entering free agency after 2020, Houston would like to lock him up now to avoid a sure departure. Parting ways with Correa is a hefty price to pay, but maybe a necessary one.