Astros Dealt Bad News on $200 Million Star at MLB Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros had been linked to Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa in ongoing MLB trade rumors. Find out how the blockbuster deal was revived after insiders all but ruled out a move hours before the MLB trade deadline expired.

There was a lot that the Houston Astros did right ahead of the MLB trade deadline to have them feeling good heading into the final two months of the regular season. Their lineup received some much-needed reinforcements with the additions of Carlos Correa,

According to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, the Astros traded for shortstop Carlos Correa in a deal with the Minnesota Twins. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported the Twins will pay $33 million of the remaining $103.42 million on Correa's contract.