Astros SS Carlos Correa to resume swinging bat as he works back from torn ankle tendon
Correa has been sidelined since May 4 and remains on the 60-day IL.
Houston Astros' shortstop Carlos Correa has been cleared by manager Joe Espada to resume swinging a bat after suffering a torn tendon in his ankle since May 4. The veteran, who was expected to miss the entire season, is beginning with "dry swings" which involve practicing the motion without a ball. This process is designed to retrain his body to the act of swinging, typically using a heavier bat.
Correa, 31, had been playing for the Astros since 2018 and had been a key player for them, notably playing in 32 games before his injury where he was batting .279 with a .369 on-base percentage, a .418 slugging percentage, along with three home runs and 16 RBI. If Correa progresses well, he could potentially return to the Astros either towards the end of the regular season or contribute in the postseason.
The Astros are currently leading the AL West with a record of 59-56, holding a 2.5-game lead over the Texas Rangers and a 3.5-game edge over the Seattle Mariners.
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