Twins' Carlos Correa named an American League All-Star

Correa is hitting .303 this season with 11 homers and 45 RBIs.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 5, 2024. / Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Star Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa was named an American League All-Star reserve on Sunday afternoon, marking the third All-Star selection of his career.

Correa has put together a terrific first half of the season, hitting .303 with 16 doubles, two triples, 11 homers and 45 RBIs. He has a .386 on-base percentage, a .508 slugging percentage and a .883 OPS.

"Can't really do more than what this guy's done," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said when sharing the news with the team in the clubhouse following Sunday's 3-2 win over the Houston Astros.

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Correa is the lone Twins All-Star this season, and it's his first All-Star selection since joining the team.

"This is my home, this is where I want to be the rest of my career, I love every single one of you guys. Thank you so much," Correa told the team in the clubhouse.

You can catch Correa in the All-Star Game on July 16. Twins prospect Luke Keaschall will also take part in All-Star Week as he'll participate in the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday.