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Houston Astros SS Carlos Correa Expected to Undergo Season-Ending Ankle Surgery
The Astros made late lineup changes after Correa was scratched, and Yainer Diaz was also removed the previous day.
The Houston Astros scratched starting shortstop Carlos Correa from their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday due to a left ankle injury.
Before the sudden lineup change, the Astros had originally planned for Correa to lead off and play shortstop in the game.
Nick Allen moved from third base to shortstop to replace Correa, while Braden Shewmake entered the lineup at third base and Jose Altuve shifted to the leadoff spot.
Just before the first pitch, the Astros announced the change. Correa has 3 home runs this season but struggled with three strikeouts during the series opener against the Dodgers.
This marks the second straight day Houston has scratched a player shortly before game time, following Catcher Yainer Diaz's removal from the lineup due to an oblique injury.