Correa Heads to Florida for Rehab Push | MLB News

0:00On September 2nd, Houston, Astros 3rd Basement Carlos Corea is taking a big step towards returning to the field after ankle surgery back in May. He's heading to the team's spring training facility in Florida this weekend to ramp up his rehab, which is a pretty crucial phase for him. This move means he'll be able to start working on more intense drills, like running bases and getting back into game-like situations. With only 24 games left in the season, it's looking more likely he could rejoin the team in the final couple of weeks, which could be a boost. For their playoff push, Corea has been pretty clear that his goal from the start was to play again this year, and this next stage is really the ultimate test to see of his. Foot can handle the demands. He's been taking ground balls, so the physical part is progressing, but the real challenge comes with the running and agility work. While he's in Florida, he'll participate in what they call bridge games. These are designs that help players transition back, focusing on things like changing direction quickly, sliding, and even hitting the brakes on his.

1:03Frontfoot, which is key for a third baseman. Corea's return could shake up the lineup a bit, potentially shifting other players around. He's been a franchise icon for the Astros, helping them win a world series, and his desire to give back on the field for them, even after signing. Elsewhere previously shows his commitment. Stay tuned with MLB News today. AI-powered updates.