Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa says his attempt to return this season after ankle surgery is stopped by medical advice. Correa explains that his doctor tells him he is not comfortable with continuing the comeback and effectively instructs him not to play. Correa says he was concerned about the timeline, and that the doctor’s view includes the risk of being unready for the start of next season.
Astros manager Joe Espada also confirms the team will not bring Correa back this year. Espada announces the decision earlier in the week, aligning with Correa’s account that the medical staff stops the attempt to resume playing. The reports focus on the injury context and the decision-making around recovery timing rather than on on-field performance, with both outlets describing the same outcome: Correa does not return for the remainder of the current season.
