Crane has long remained a fan of Correa, to whom he offered a five-year, $160 million contract after the 2021 season. After Correa rejected it and signed with the Twins, Crane took the rare step of issuing a statement thanking Correa and his wife Daniella for their contributions to the city and franchise.

The Houston Astros, the team Correa was drafted by and played for for the first seven years of his career, are reportedly exploring a reunion with Correa, whom the Twins have signed through the 2028 season. Correa has a no-trade clause in his contract, but would he waive it to return to Houston, where he still maintains his offseason home?

Carlos Correa says discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston before Thursday's trade deadline aren't serious,"but he didn't rule out the possibility of returning to the city where he won a World Series.