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.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as MLB Executive Believes Astros Fans Rejuvenated by Carlos Correa Reunion. The Houston Astros accomplished most of what they set out to do ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year.

The Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins have agreed to a trade sending shortstop Carlos Correa back to the Astros, the teams announced. There were rumblings the Astros were exploring a Correa reunion earlier this week,