Trending Now - Carlos Correa Recounts Near-drowning Incident With Son in Minnesota

WHO:

Carlos Correa, Houston Astros third baseman

Correa's 3-year-old son

Correa's father-in-law

Houston Astros organization

Minnesota Twins organization

WHAT:

Carlos Correa and his son experienced a near-drowning incident while swimming.

Correa swam to a buoy for safety after his legs cramped.

Correa yelled for help and was rescued by his father-in-law.

Correa played 51 games for the Astros in 2025, hitting .290 with six home runs.

Correa was a two-time All-Star and won a World Series during his career.

WHERE:

Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia

CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches, Florida

Daikin Park, Texas

WHEN:

The near-drowning incident occurred in the summer of 2025.

Correa was traded back to the Houston Astros in July 2025.

Correa's first stint with the Astros was from 2015 to 2021.

Correa's spring training began on February 15th, 2026.

The start of the 2026 MLB season is approaching.

WHY:

Correa turned to God for help during the near-drowning incident, promising to serve Him if saved.

HOW:

Correa swam to a buoy after experiencing leg cramps while swimming with his son.

He called out for help from a nearby boat.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 19:50 UTC)

In a near-drowning incident last summer at Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, Carlos Correa, the Houston Astros third baseman, experienced a terrifying moment while swimming with his three-year-old son. After suffering from leg cramps, Correa managed to swim to a buoy for safety and called out for help, ultimately being rescued by his father-in-law. Correa, who was traded back to the Astros in July 2025 and had a successful season, turned to God during the ordeal, promising to serve Him if he was saved.