Carlos Correa rumors: Ken Rosenthal hints at ‘major changes’ in Mets contract

The contract the Mets and Carlos Correa agreed to a few weeks ago could look very different than the one the star shortstop eventually signs.

Steve Cohen and Carlos Correa have backed themselves into a corner. By now, most know the story — Correa, Scott Boras and the San Francisco Giants reneged on a contract that would’ve linked Correa by the Bay for over a decade due to an issue with his physical.

Correa and Scott Boras did not feel the need to wait on the Giants to conduct such a thorough investigation, so they signed with the Mets instead before the San Francisco front office could make said deal official. Cohen and Co. were thrilled, until they themselves ran into the same issue with Correa’s physical.

A third team would likely run into the same issue, so there is no point for Correa to head elsewhere. He needs to figure this out in New York.

MLB insider: Carlos Correa’s Mets deal could look different

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, who writes for The Athletic, suggested that Correa’s eventual contract with the Mets would look far different than the one he originally agreed to. That’s not to suggest the money would be far off, but perhaps it’ll have specific language in it protecting the organization if a major injury is suffered. Correa will be forced to bet on himself.

What’s wrong with Carlos Correa’s physical?

Correa’s physical continues to show an issue with the star shortstops leg. It’s an injury he suffered while in the minor leagues, and it required surgery. A plate was placed in Correa’s leg, and while it hasn’t impact him much to this point, the Mets have proceeded with caution as a result.

While there was some initial speculation as to Correa’s back, that does not appear to be any long-term concern.