Balky shoulder benches Correa

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was sent home from the team’s trip because of inflammation in his left shoulder.

Manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday he was optimistic that last year’s American League rookie of the year would be able to play this weekend when the Astros host the Chicago Cubs. Hinch said the team wanted Correa to undergo additional medical tests.

“Carlos is a little beat up, so we sent him to see our doctors,” Hinch said. “He had tests today, so we felt that was the right decision.”

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