Carlos Correa says discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston before Thursday's trade deadline aren't serious,"but he didn't rule out the possibility of returning to the city where he won a World Series.

Astros writer Michael Schwab took to X on Wednesday night, saying, "The Astros are in talks with Miami about trading for starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara, per people familiar with the matter. Nothing is imminent, but both sides are serious and interested."

T he name Carlos Correa has been on everyone's lips lately, and for good reason. The Minnesota Twins' shortstop has been linked to a potential return to the Houston Astros, the team with which he won the World Series in MLB back in 2017.

Ramón Urías made 66 starts at third for Orioles this season and helps fill a need because of Isaac Paredes' hamstring injury.

In search of infield insurance in the wake of Isaac Paredes’ “significant” right hamstring strain, the Houston Astros are acquiring utilityman Ramón Urías from the Baltimore Orioles, a league source told The Athletic on Wednesday. In exchange, the Astros are sending minor-league right-hander Twine Palmer to the Orioles.

The Houston Astros added a utility infield option on Wednesday, acquiring Ramon Urias from the Baltimore Orioles, according to multiple media reports.