Crane has long remained a fan of Correa, to whom he offered a five-year, $160 million contract after the 2021 season. After Correa rejected it and signed with the Twins, Crane took the rare step of issuing a statement thanking Correa and his wife Daniella for their contributions to the city and franchise.

Carlos Correa says discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston before Thursday's trade deadline aren't serious,"but he didn't rule out the possibility of returning to the city where he won a World Series.

The Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins are still conversing in a deal that involves Carlos Correa, but complications in the shortstop's contract have made it difficult.