The Houston Astros traded for Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins, making one of the more heartwarming deals at the deadline. But, such an incredible reunion almost didn't happen, according to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan.

Houston is playing Correa at third base for the first time in his career to take over Paredes's spot. Days after the Astros traded with the Twins to bring Carlos Correa back to Houston in order to replace the injured Isaac Paredes at third base, the team offered a pretty big update on Paredes's injury status.