Carlos Correa wanted to play third base for years and the Minnesota Twins couldn't allow that. Houston gives him that opportunity.

Correa signed a six-year, $200 million contract with the Minnesota Twins before the 2023 season began. He was part of the Twins' first playoff series win in 21 years, and an obvious leader in the clubhouse. But with the team in fire sale mode, it suddenly made sense for him to return to his old stomping ground.

There was excitement for Correa to join the likes of Byron Buxton, an otherworldly talent whose only barrier to superstardom had been health, and Royce Lewis, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 draft, who made his major-league debut that season.

Less than 22 months ago, the Twins were celebrating at a packed Target Field after Duran closed out a two-game sweep of the Blue Jays in the wild-card round for their first series win in 21 years and the end of their record 18-game postseason losing streak.

The Guardians open a three-game series vs. the Minnesota Twins, as Gavin Williams starts for Cleveland. Follow along for live updates here.

A full-fledged meet and greet was the first order of business for the Minnesota Twins upon their arrival at the ballpark

The Phillies acquired outfielder Harrison Bader for two minor leaguers, their second deal with the Twins in two days after landing closer Jhoan Duran.