World Series Champion Recalls Terrifying Near-Drowning Incident in Minnesota
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Houston Astros star Carlos Correa detailed a terrifying experience he and his son faced at a Minnesota lake last summer.
Correa and her 3-year-old son were swimming in Lake Minnetonka when her legs began to cramp. With his son clinging to him, Correa noticed a buoy a few meters away and swam toward it in a last-ditch effort to stay alive.
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Houston Astros third baseman Carlos Correa celebrates with his teammates after scoring a run against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 12, 2025. (Brett Davis/Image Images)
He said he turned to God to help him through this difficult time.
“‘Lord, save me,'” he told MLB.com. “‘I promise you that if you save me from this, I will serve you and serve you forever.'”
Correa was not yet out of danger when he reached the buoy. He slipped and fell under the water. As he struggled to stay above the water, he shouted to a boat for help. Correa’s father-in-law, who was on the boat, noticed the MLB player struggling and swam to help him.
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Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa works during spring training at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches on February 15, 2026. (Sam Navarro/Image Images)
“I was like, ‘From that moment on I’m going to serve you,'” Correa said he told God at that moment. “I’m going to keep my promise. And from that moment on, I’ve been completely dedicated.”
Houston acquired Correa in a trade with the Minnesota Twins last July. It ended up being his second stint with the Astros, as he remains with the team at the start of the 2026 season.
He played 51 games for the Astros in 2025, hitting .290 with six home runs.
Correa played eight years for the Astros from 2015 to 2021 before signing a contract with the Twins. He was a two-time All-Star in his first career with Houston, won a World Series and was the American League Rookie of the Year in 2017.
Houston Astros third baseman Carlos Correa warms up for the Texas Rangers game at Daikin Park on September 15, 2025. (Erik Williams/Image Images)
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He’s set to be in the lineup once again for Opening Day. The lineup includes José Altuve and Yordan Álvarez.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor at News Digital.