The New York Yankees have already bolstered their roster with notable acquisitions, including Max Fried, Devin Williams, Paul Goldschmidt, and Cody Bellinger. They may still make another significant trade before opening day. Fireside Yankees of Empire Sports Media proposed a trade that would bring Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins to the Yankees. In this deal, the Yankees would receive shortstop Carlos Correa, while the Twins would get infielder George Lombard Jr. (the Yankees’ No. 3 prospect), right-handed pitchers Chase Hampton (No. 6 prospect) and Ian Hamilton, and catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores.
Fireside Yankees highlighted Correa’s impressive all-around hitting ability and elite defense, noting that moving him to third base might help him stay healthier, as shortstop is demanding on a player’s lower body. Correa signed a six-year, $200 million contract with the Twins in 2023, with options extending into 2029-2032. Adding Correa at third base would allow Jazz Chisholm Jr. to play second, addressing the Yankees’ infield issues.
Although Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey and general manager Jeremy Zoll have stated they aren’t actively shopping players like Correa, they remain open to discussions about any of their players. Falvey emphasized the Twins’ willingness to explore creative trade ideas, referencing past deals as examples of their openness.
For the Yankees, acquiring Correa would mean parting with two top-10 prospects, but they would gain one of baseball’s elite talents. Correa, a three-time All-Star and Platinum Glove winner, would undoubtedly improve their roster. However, his past involvement in the 2017 Astros cheating scandal could create mixed feelings among Yankees fans.