Astros Dealt Bad News on $200 Million Star at MLB Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros had been linked to Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa in ongoing MLB trade rumors. Find out how the blockbuster deal was revived after insiders all but ruled out a move hours before the MLB trade deadline expired.

The Houston Astros are expected to be active as the MLB trade deadline nears, but one top target could be slipping out of their reach. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Wednesday that the Astros have expressed interest in bringing back former star Correa,

According to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, the Astros traded for shortstop Carlos Correa in a deal with the Minnesota Twins. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported the Twins will pay $33 million of the remaining $103.42 million on Correa's contract.