Scouting Report: Cruz Noriega
Chicago Cubs | P
Overall
Summary
Carlos Correa suffered a torn tendon in his left ankle during batting practice on May 5, 2026. He requires season-ending surgery and will be sidelined for 6-8 months. Correa was scratched from the Astros' lineup against the Dodgers and was seen on crutches in the clubhouse. This is a significant blow to the Astros as Correa was off to a strong start with a .279/.369/.418 slash line and 121 wRC+. The injury occurred during a normal swing in the batting cage - a freak incident where he felt a loud pop and couldn't put weight on the ankle.
Strengths
- Strong start to 2026 season (.279/.369/.418, 121 wRC+)
- 1.2 WAR accumulated before injury
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