In wild twist, Carlos Correa to Mets after deal with Giants collapses

The New York Mets' free agent frenzy took another giant turn early Wednesday morning.

As Carlos Correa's 13-year deal with the San Francisco Giants capsized due to a medical issue, the Mets swooped in less than 12 hours later and secured the superstar on a 12-year, $315 million deal, according to a report by the New York Post's Jon Heyman.

Fans wanted more pop in the Mets' lineup, and a last-minute twist of fate has landed that in Flushing.

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The 28-year-old Correa will slide in at third base for the Mets alongside fellow Puerto Rico countryman Francisco Lindor.

Last season with the Twins, Correa slashed .291/.366/.467 with 22 home runs, 64 RBI and 70 runs and ultimately opted out after the first year of a three-year, $105.3 million deal.

Correa was the No. 1 overall pick by the Astros in the 2012 MLB Draft and won the Rookie of the Year award in 2015. In his seventh and final season with the Astros in 2021, Correa belted 26 home runs, 92 RBI and scored 102 runs while earning his second All-Star appearance and finishing fifth in American League MVP voting.

On Tuesday afternoon, it was reported that the Giants had canceled a press conference to introduce Correa after something arose during his physical. Correa's deal with the Giants was for $350 million.

The Mets had expressed interest in the shortstop in recent weeks and the news allowed them to swing a deal for the superstar.

With Correa's signing, the Mets' payroll will climb to an estimated $380 million with a tax bill of nearly $100 million for Steve Cohen.

The Mets owner has spared no expense trying to create a team that can end a World Series drought that stretches to 1986. In addition to Correa, the Mets have grabbed Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, Jose Quintana and David Robertson in free agency, while re-signing Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Diaz.

Cohen and the Mets are clearly going to swing for the fences when the opportunity calls for it. Now, they have a superstar infielder to add to the heart of their lineup.