Good news for the first-place Astros, as rookie shortstop Carlos Correa is back in the starting lineup for tonight’s game against the Mariners after missing the past four games with a sore left hamstring. He’ll bat third against left-hander Vidal Nuno.
Correa hasn’t appeared in a game since last Tuesday. The Astros went 2-2 during his absence. While the team understandably played things safe with their young phenom, he told Chandler Rome of MLB.com this afternoon that he’s good to go.
“It feels great, really good,” Correa said. “I’m ready to go, so we’re going to be out there playing today. Really exciting.”
Correa, who turns 21 next month, is batting .278/.347/.510 with 15 home runs, 43 RBI, and 11 stolen bases over his first 68 major league games. His .856 OPS is highest among MLB shortstops with at least 250 plate appearances.
