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The Houston Astros<\/a> suffered another blow as they attempt to overcome a slow start to the season.<\/p>\n Infielder Carlos Correa<\/a> suffered what was believed to be a severe left ankle injury during batting practice on Tuesday, resulting in his being a late scratch from their game against the Dodgers. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported<\/a> that Correa will undergo surgery for a torn tendon in his ankle and will be sidelined for six to eight months, confirming the Astros fears.<\/p>\n Correa had been in the midst of another solid season for the Astros. He had produced a .279\/.369\/.418 batting line in his 141 plate appearances, hitting three homers and eight doubles.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the short term, the Astros have options to fill Correa’s hole in the lineup. Infielder Isaac Paredes will handle third base while glove-first infielder Nick Allen and utility man Braden Shewmake handle short until Jeremy Pena returns to the lineup.\u00a0<\/p>\n While the Astros should theoretically be able to cover Correa’s absence, it is another blow for a team that ranks among the most disappointing of 2026 thus far. The Astros entered Wednesday with a 15-22 record, ahead of only the Angels in the American League standings.<\/p>\n Losing Correa is another blow to what has already been a difficult season for the Astros. It could be a long summer as injuries continue to pile up and the Astros slide down the standings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nLoss of Carlos Correa another blow for struggling Houston Astros<\/h2>\n