MLB trade rumours: Houston Astros consider trading Carlos Correa to free funds?

Houston Astros are looking at dam control in 2019 MLB offseason. After Astros lost Gerrit Cole to free ncy, and n to New York Yankees for a record-deal, Houston-based franchise is looking at possible destinations for star attraction Carlos Correa according to Ken Rosenthal of Athletic. Houston Astros are looking at possibility of trading Carlos Correa to cut down on ir bloated payroll.

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MLB trade rumours: Houston Astros looking to trade Carlos Correa

Carlos Correa was top pick in 2012 draft and was influential in helping Houston Astros to 2017 World Series title and is estimated for a $7.4 million payout in his second year of arbitration with a third possibly on tap before reaching unhindered free ncy status in 2022. Tieing Carlos Correa, 25, on a long term deal would prove costly for Houston Astros. Astros are already over second luxury tax threshold which would lead to a penalty tax.

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MLB trade rumours: Houston Astros struggling with a bloated payroll

Houston Astros will have to do some shrewd business to get m back on track both financially and on roster front. bloated payroll is making it difficult for Houston Astros to pursue ir targets in free ncy including Cole, Robinson Chiris, Will Harris and Joe Smith; all who made a significant contribution to Houston Astros' cause as y won American League Championship. A trade involving Carlos Correa would be difficult considering his recent injury troubles and his drop in value. 

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MLB trade rumours: Astros don't want to exceed luxury tax limit

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane had earlier said that he would prefer t to exceed lowest threshold of $208 million. Astros will have to 20 per cent penalty for every dollar y spent over lowest limit while adding twelve per cent more between $228 million and $248 million, which puts Carlos Correa's future in a fix. Wher Houston Astros will man to stay within threshold, remains to be seen, but Crane has a job on his hand if y have to. 

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