HOUSTON - Shortstop Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros settled their arbitration case Saturday, reaching a deal on a one-year contract for $11.7 million. Correa had asked for $12.5 million and the Astros had offered $9.75 million. The 26-year-old All-Star had an $8 million salary that became a prorated $2,962,963 during the pandemic-shortened season. Correa hit .264 with five home runs and 25 RBIs in 58 games last year, then excelled in the post-season. “Going through the arbitration process is necessary sometimes and it’s there for a reason,” Astros general manager James Click said.

Source: thestar February 06, 2021 18:56 UTC