Correa Begins Slow Swing Progression, Return Timeline Remains Distant
Houston's shortstop is starting from dry swings and must work through tee and front toss stages before any pitching — a process Espada calls lengthy.
Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed Carlos Correa was cleared to start swinging the bat but is beginning with dry swings only, with no contact. The progression will move to hitting off a tee and front toss before Correa faces any live pitching. Espada described the overall timeline as lengthy, signaling no imminent return. Correa is reportedly doing well physically, but the structured ramp-up suggests he remains weeks away from game action.
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