The Houston Astros made a major splash ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline, acquiring shortstop Carlos Correa in a deal with the Minnesota Twins .

The move is a reunion of sorts, as Correa spent his first seven MLB seasons in Houston, winning the 2017 World Series and earning two All-Star selections with the club. The Astros are sending left-handed relief pitching prospect Matt Mikulski - as well as $30 million in cash -to Minnesota, who have been quite the seller at this year's deadline, in return.

Let's grade the deal:

Astros: A-

At 62-47 and in first place in the American League West, the Astros are firmly in the mix to win their third World Series title since 2017. The return of Carlos Correa-a reliable hitter who's comfortable in Houston-is a slam dunk acquisition for the

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