Carlos Correa Announces Major Change to Offseason Plans

Carlos Correa has had a whirlwind offseason. After signing massive contracts with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets that ultimately fell through, he ended up back with the Minnesota Twins, where he spent the 2022 season.

Contract drama isn't the only thing on Correa's plate, though. He was originally slated to play for his native Puerto Rico during the World Baseball Classic in March, but now those plans have changed as well.

Carlos Correa WBC News

Correa announced on Monday that he'll be withdrawing from the WBC to stay home with his wife, who is pregnant with their second child. The Twins approved of his decision, as they don't want him dealing with the added stress of balancing family priorities with baseball.

While fans will be disappointed not to see the two-time All-Star play, his absence is certainly understandable. Family comes first, and it's more important that he's there when they need him.

Given Correa's somewhat concerning injury history -- which is what caused the Mets and Giants to back out of their deals with him -- holding him out of the WBC might be for the best anyways. It would be a devastating blow for Minnesota to see Correa hurt himself during a meaningless exhibition game, especially right after inking him to a six-year, $200 million contract.