Correa (ankle) was cleared to swing a bat Tuesday and is hopeful to return from the 60-day injured list before the end of the season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis:Correa underwent what was believed to be season-ending ankle surgery May 11, as the procedure was expected to carry an estimated recovery timeline of 6-to-8 months. However, as McTaggart reports, Correa is attempting to defy the odds and return to action late in the season as the Astros jockey for a playoff spot. Correa slashed .279/.369/.418 with three home runs, 16 RBI, 22 runs scored and one stolen base across 141 plate appearances before hitting the shelf.
