Mike Trout was back in six weeks; for Correa, that'd be August 29. That'll give him a month+ to get back into shape for the playoffs, which should be plenty of time. I'd hate to see them waste resources on a short-term, likely unnecessary offensive resource. Remember: they have a 15.5 game lead and their top three starters have missed a combined 52 starts the past year and a half. They need to secure the pitching staff. That's where they should funnel any and all available resources, IMO.
I completely understand why you say that, but it's unlikely the power Correa has will make a return this season. It's something he's going to have to deal with once he's off the DL stint.
No way Houston will/should overreact to this injury. This is when the AAA depth pays off. They've got 7 guys hitting really well down there. Whatever bat they would trade for is unlikely to make a meaningful difference over what Marwin/Moran provide over the next 8 weeks. And I'd still take a Correa without power over any hitter available via trade.
He's 22 and has access to the best medical and recovery resources imaginable. Let's see how Trout progresses before we write the next chapter. I know you mentioned having the same injury - but every body is different. I'll worry about Carlos not being Carlos when I see Carlos not being Carlos. Until then...
Sure... but you'd admit from year to year, there's only a handful (or less) of dominant teams that truly can separate themselves in a way to optimize their chances. This is a dominant year for the Astros. They're at the point that anything less than a WS title is going to be a disappointment. Sure, that may be an unfair expectation since only one team can win... and there's a huge toss-up factor in regards to the playoffs... but when your franchise has never won one, and you have as good a chance of any other team to do it, and you're in the midst of your best season in franchise history... there has to be a sense of urgency that may be a little more than simply any other year. Yes, you can't judge any front office by one year.... but you also can't take years like this for granted simply because its a younger core (see the Cubs this year vs. last year).
Even if Correa comes back from injury fine, they should probably kick the tires on JD Martinez. I'm hoping for Ozuna though if they get an OF.
I believe the Cat gave you a good example of Bryce Harpers power numbers taking a dump after injury. I don't care who you are not named Adrian Peterson, your body isn't going to get back to full speed right off the bat.
No one believes he'll come off the DL without missing a beat. But, again: six weeks from today would give him five weeks before the (likely) start of the ALDS.
He started his minor league rehab July 4, five weeks and two days after the injury occurred. The Angels then used the All-Star break to buy him a few more days.
https://baseball.realgm.com/wiretap/47585/Tigers-Willing-To-Include-Cash-In-Justin-Verlander-Trade If Detroit includes cash what do y'all think?
Astros have invested heavily in this year and are not taking it for granted. Not counting all the tanking and other prior preparations years ago, Astros acquired two OFs, a starting IF, a SP, a catcher, and a DH in just slightly over a year. Astros have easily improved by the most since July 1st last year. Astros are still going to make moves. They just aren't going to make the two top prospects plus two more for some guy that is not going to make a significant change (basically Kershaw, Trout, and great relievers are only ones that can do this) in WS odds. Astros are going to make smart decisions instead of acting out of impatience or a sense of urgency. A sense of urgency isn't needed as the Astros didn't just wake up with the best record in the AL despite numerous injuries. Building the team the smart way has got the Astros a great team. They are going to continue to be smart and adapt to different situations. The more MLB players under control, the more likely they will be trade excess prospects. Astros just aren't going to go Full Drayton to increase WS odds by less than 1%.
Not being a doctor, Correa being out may cause the Astros to be more aggressive getting another bat if they think he won't be healthy in playoffs. Worst case, you get stuck with a healthy Correa and an extra big bat. Astros are a much tougher team with Correa.
Martinez just got traded to the D-Backs. Luhnow already came out and said they won't be trading for a position player. Makes sense. Use your resources to get a Relief and Starting Pitcher. Let Marwin and Bregman cover for Correa until he's healthy. Hopefully be good to go come playoff time. Hopefully we're looking back at all of this in November realizing how all the adversity of this season made a WS title that much sweeter (dream scenario obviously).
There's a huge difference and gap between going full Drayton and standing pat due to fears of losing a potential plus prospect. You know full and well the difference between this year and what other years can bring, and what I'm getting at. Thanks to the precedent set of this amazing season, it really is just about the World Series. Nobody is advocating for giving up everybody.... but I guarantee you that some will have issues with whatever prospects end up being traded, because some truly do love the aspect of future potential over the current production.
