Shortstop Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins are finalizing a six-year, $200 million contract, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.
Per ESPN, the deal—which is pending a physical—also has a vesting option that would add four years and $70 million.
The “pending a physical” qualifier could be significant. On two occasions this offseason, Correa was thought to be a signature away from massive contracts with the Mets and Giants. Both were reportedly derailed due to medical concerns arising from the team physical.
Correa had a tentative 12-year, $315 million agreement with the New York Mets last month after his 13-year, $350 million deal with the San Francisco Giants fell through over concerns about his surgically repaired right leg….