Astros at Crossroads with Correa Return | Houston Astros News

Carlos Correa could return to the Astros next week, potentially sparking a playoff push with his offensive firepower. But behind the scenes, questions loom: Dana Brown’s front office hasn’t made standout moves as the team slowly declines, and owner Jim Crane reportedly demanded more pitching arms — including a costly, short-lived signing of Japanese pitcher Imai. With the Astros likely to miss the playoffs, manager Joe Espada may be on borrowed time, and if they rebuild, stars like Yordan Alvarez could be on the move — setting the stage for a dramatic reset. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4d975b79e050e26