On Wednesday morning the Houston Astros announced that they had placed star shortstop Carlos Correa on the Injured List with a fractured rib.

Correa will join second baseman Jose Altuve, outfielder George Springer and infielder Aledmys Diaz on the IL. He is hitting .295 with 11 home runs and 35 RBI this season for the Astros.

The Astros currently lead the AL West with a record of 37-19.

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