Twins to activate Carlos Correa following two-month IL stint as Minnesota tries to maintain playoff spot

Correa hasn't played since July 12 because of plantar fasciitis

By R.J. Anderson Sep 14, 2024 at 11:35 am ET• 1 min read

The Minnesota Twins will activate shortstop Carlos Correa from the injured list ahead of their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, concluding his two-month stint on the injured list because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot. In a corresponding move, the Twins are optioning outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. to Triple-A.

Correa, who will turn 30 on Sept. 22, last suited up for the Twins on July 12. In 75 games prior to his deactivation, he hit .308/.377/.520 (148 OPS+) with 13 home runs and 47 runs batted in. His contributions had been worth an estimated 3.3 Wins Above Replacement, according to the calculations provided by Baseball Reference.

This season will mark just the second time in Correa's career that he failed to record 100 or more appearances during a full season. The other time came back in 2019. (He played in 58 of the Houston Astros' 60 games in 2020, and he appeared in 99 games in 2015, a season that saw him debut in June.)