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The Houston Astros entered Wednesday's series finale at Coors Field without veteran third baseman Carlos Correa , whose illness forced another late shuffle of the infield. His absence loomed large as the Astros were hammered 9–1, sealing a three-game sweep at the hands of the Rockies.
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Manager Joe Espada held Correa out for a second consecutive game at Coors Field. MLB.com's Manny Randhawa shared the update on X, formerly Twitter, relaying the manager's earlier remarks on the three-time All-Star's status.
" Carlos Correa has been 'under the weather' and that's why he was out of the lineup last night and isn't in the starting lineup today. He's here though and doing light work."
The post confirmed Correa remained with the team and participated in light ramp-up activities, indicating a short-term issue rather than anything serious. The Astros have not suggested a potential move to the injured list.
In the 2026 season, the 2017 World Series champion has primarily shifted to third base after spending most of his career at shortstop. The club made the move following his reacquisition in 2025 to accommodate All-Star Jeremy Pena . Even so, his defensive versatility has added value early this year, making his absence more impactful across the infield.
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Correa opened the season strongly, recording 11 hits, one home run, and nine RBIs in 11 games. Without his bat in the lineup, the Astros have struggled to generate offense and have turned to Isaac Paredes as part of their offensive adjustment. The results fell short, as Colorado secured its first series win over Houston since 2012, underscoring the significance of the sweep. Meanwhile, Houston's recent skid has exposed inconsistencies in both pitching depth and timely hitting, further compounding their early-season struggles.
With an off day Thursday, the Astros will look to reset before traveling northwest to face the Seattle Mariners . They hold a 6–7 record and sit third in the AL West, with Correa listed as day-to-day, as the team aims to rebound quickly.
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