Carlos Correa leaving Twins, agrees to deal w/ Giants

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Minnesota Twins' Carlos Correa reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees in a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

After one season with the Minnesota Twins, shortstop Carlos Correa has reportedly agreed to a 13-year, $350-million deal with the San Francisco Giants.

The report comes from ESPN baseball writer Jeff Passan.

The San Francisco Giants get their franchise player in Carlos Correa, who turned down $160 million from Houston last year, got $35.1 million in his year in Minnesota and now gets the most money ever for a shortstop. Correa bet on himself and was rewarded for it.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 14, 2022

Correa was the most expensive free agent signing in Twins franchise history, and becomes the highest-paid shortstop in Major League Baseball history.

Correa earned $35.1M during his lone season with the Twins, who were engaged in talks with him about a long term deal to remain in Minnesota.

5 EYEWITNESS SPORTS confirmed the Minnesota Twins offered Correa a 10-year deal worth $285 million, and a full no-trade clause.

National MLB beat writer Jon Heyman first reported the Twins offer.

Twins made a decent try for Correa, offering close to $285M fir 10 years. Twins will consider Dansby Swanson now.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 14, 2022

Correa hit .291 with 22 home runs and 64 RBI over 136 appearances for the Twins during the 2022 season.