Astros Dealt Bad News on $200 Million Star at MLB Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros had been linked to Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa in ongoing MLB trade rumors. Find out how the blockbuster deal was revived after insiders all but ruled out a move hours before the MLB trade deadline expired.

However, even with the massive moves the Astros made at the trade deadline, ESPN analyst Bradford Doolittle didn't view the Astros' trade deadline moves positively, including a ridiculous claim on Houston's post-trade outlook.

According to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, the Astros traded for shortstop Carlos Correa in a deal with the Minnesota Twins. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported the Twins will pay $33 million of the remaining $103.42 million on Correa's contract.