Carlos Correa
FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2019, file photo, Houston Astros' Carlos Correa reacts to his RBI-single during the fifth inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Washington Nationals in Houston. In May, Correa fractured a rib while he was having a massage in his home. At the time, the injury was expected to sideline him from four to six weeks. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
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Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon celebrates with the trophy in the locker room after Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa walks off the field after Game 5 of the baseball World Series Washington Nationals Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Washington. The Astros won 7-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Players line up for introductions before Game 1 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)
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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper hits a grand slam during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Philadelphia. Phillies won 7-5. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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Houston Astros' Alex Bregman, right, celebrates with Carlos Correa after hitting a two-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Mike Fiers during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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Houston Astros' Michael Brantley, right, is congratulated by George Springer after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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