August 6th 2024.
In a recent interview, Carlos Correa expressed his desire to go on a rehab assignment before returning to the field. The star shortstop has been battling plantar fasciitis, causing him to miss 17 games so far. He regrets not doing a rehab assignment last season when he returned from the same injury in his other foot, as it took him a few games to get back into form. In order to avoid that this time, he hopes to get some at-bats before officially rejoining the team.
There is speculation that Correa may join the Triple-A St. Paul Saints for their upcoming six-game series against Columbus. However, he still needs to pass a few checkpoints before being cleared to play. As of now, there are no plans for him to be at CHS Field on Tuesday. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has confirmed that Correa will go on a rehab assignment, but the exact timing is still uncertain. He did mention that it will be sooner rather than later, and that Correa is doing well and getting close to returning.
The Twins have been doing well since Correa's absence, going 9-6 during that time. While the team wants him back as soon as possible, their main focus is on making sure he feels good and is fully recovered before returning to the field. However, it would be beneficial to have him back for their upcoming series against Cleveland at Target Field. The Guardians currently have a 4 ½ game lead on the Twins in the AL Central division with 50 games left in the regular season.
On the topic of fashion, veteran player Carlos Santana has been turning heads with his unique style. At 38 years old, he may not be the typical fashion trendsetter in the MLB, but he has embraced his own style and has received mixed reactions from other players. Santana used to wear his pants past his shoe tops, but now he has a special order of lycra running pants that are cut and cuffed to his desired length for comfort. This decision has not affected his performance on the field, as he has been hitting .243 with 21 doubles, 14 homers, and 48 runs batted in over 101 games while also playing exceptional defense.
In fact, Correa believes Santana should be a Gold Glove finalist this season. He praised his teammate's defensive skills and said that his numbers speak for themselves. According to mlb.com's Statcast, Santana leads all first basemen with 11 Outs Above Average. In other news, Byron Buxton, who left Sunday's game after colliding with the wall while making a catch, was not in the lineup on Monday but is expected to play on Tuesday. Additionally, the Twins have placed left-handed reliever Steven Okert on the bereavement list and have recalled right-hander Josh Winder from Triple-A St. Paul to take his place on the active roster. There is no update on Brock Stewart's shoulder injury at this time.
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