{
  "id": 8343027,
  "title": "Carlos Correa wanted to return, but his ankle wasn't ready. He explains the 'really tough' shutdown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/carlos-correa-wanted-to-return-but-his-ankle-wasnt-ready-he-explains",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T00:32:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/carlos-correa-wanted-return-ankle-003220173.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carlos Correa had intentions to return to the Houston Astros this season, but ultimately his ankle tendon was not ready for him to play. Correa, who suffered a peroneus brevis tendon tear in his left ankle in May, had made significant progress in his rehabilitation. He had participated in live batting practice and run the bases at the Astros' minor-league facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, without any issues. He even went as far as facing live pitching for the first time since his surgery on August 1. Despite feeling great and seeing the ball well, Correa realized that his surgically repaired tendon was not mature enough for him to play. A subsequent MRI confirmed that his ankle tendon needed more time to heal. Astros manager Joe Espada announced on Tuesday that Correa would not return this year and focus on being healthy for the 2027 season. Correa understood the decision and accepted it, stating that he would give his best effort and move on to be ready for next year.",
  "summary": "Carlos Correa was close enough to ask about joining the Astros in Tampa Bay. Then his ankle made the decision for him.",
  "key_points": [
    "Carlos Correa wanted to return to Astros this season.",
    "Ankle tendon tear prevented his return.",
    "Astros manager announced Correa's 2027 focus."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}