Crane has long remained a fan of Correa, to whom he offered a five-year, $160 million contract after the 2021 season. After Correa rejected it and signed with the Twins, Crane took the rare step of issuing a statement thanking Correa and his wife Daniella for their contributions to the city and franchise.

Carlos Correa says discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston before Thursday's trade deadline aren't serious,"but he didn't rule out the possibility of returning to the city where he won a World Series.

The Houston Astros, the team Correa was drafted by and played for for the first seven years of his career, are reportedly exploring a reunion with Correa, whom the Twins have signed through the 2028 season. Correa has a no-trade clause in his contract, but would he waive it to return to Houston, where he still maintains his offseason home?