The Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins have agreed to a trade sending shortstop Carlos Correa back to the Astros, the teams announced. There were rumblings the Astros were exploring a Correa reunion earlier this week,

Carlos Correa is headed back to Houston. The Twins dealt the star shortstop to the Astros ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, according to The Post’s Jon Heyman. Correa, who waived his no-trade clause, is expected to play third base with Isaac Paredes injured, Heyman reported.

The Houston Astros have reacquired star shortstop Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins, bringing him back to the team where he was crucial in their first World Series win. Correa is expected to bolster the lineup as the Astros aim for a strong season finish and championship goals.