When free agency resumes once Major League Baseball ratifies its next collective bargaining agreement, Carlos Correa will be arguably the most sought-after star still on the market.
Let's break down some of the pros and cons of signing the shortstop, as well as some potential suitors for his services:
Pros
In a new golden age of shortstops, arguably no one is more complete at the position than Correa, and he's barely 27. Since breaking into the majors in 2015, here's where Correa sits among shortstops with at least 700 games played, ranked by wRC+.
Even further, Correa is fresh off his first Platinum Glove, taking his two-time Gold Glove defense to the next level in 2021. At 12 outs above average, according to Statcast, the two-time All-Star ranks in the 98th percentile, only behind Nicky Lopez, Lindor, Andrelton Simmons, and Brandon Crawford at the position. Meanwhile, Bogaerts – one of two shortstops with a higher WAR than Correa since 2015 – is looking like he might need to move off the position shortly and Lindor secured his $341-million payday last winter.
Arguably the best all-around player at a premium position hitting the open market while younger than Corey Seager or any of his other peers. What's not to like?