MLB player Carlos Correa has spoken about the terrifying incident in which he and his three-year-old son almost drowned in aMinnesota lake last summer.
Correa, who contributed to the Houston Astros’ World Series victory in 2017, was aboard a boat with his family in Lake Minnetonka when the alarming incident occurred.
A 31-year-old initially shared the tale at a retirement home in Houston in December, following his departure from the Minnesota Twins to return to the Astros, and later recounted it again withMLB.comafter a Spring Training session on Tuesday.
While swimming in the lake without a life vest, with his son Kylo holding onto his neck, Correa suddenly realized he was struggling to stay afloat when he was caught between the shore and the boat.
His leg muscles started to spasm and his energy levels dropped considerably, until he noticed a floatation device drifting in the water a short distance away.
As he struggled to reach the buoy, Kylo asked, “Dad, will we be alright?”
Correa assured him that they would, then recited a prayer.
Lord, rescue me,” he said. “I promise that if you save me from this one, I will serve you and I will serve you for all time.
The shortstop was able to reach the buoy but lost his balance and injured his left hand while attempting to grasp the chain. He then described how he had to frequently switch hands on the buoy to keep it afloat.
Correa made one final effort to shout for assistance toward the boat, just as his father-in-law detected his cries and rushed to save them, tossing a life jacket that he managed to grab with his little finger.
I was thinking, ‘From that moment on, I will serve you,’ ” he said regarding his prayer to God. “I will keep my promise. And from that point onward, I have been completely dedicated.
Correa, who is the father of two young sons along with his wife Daniella Rodriguez, has always maintained a strong faith. However, his close brush with death at Lake Minnetonka motivated him to start a Bible study session at his Houston home during the off-season following his trade to the Astros in July 2025. The gathering initially included eight participants and eventually grew to 60 people who would gather and share meals at his residence.
He also began talking about the Bible and his beliefs with his teammates, resulting in some intense conversations in the locker room.
The Puerto Rican had previously dealt with injuries before returning to Houston, where he started his MLB journey in 2015. In his first season back with the Astros, he recorded a .785 OPS in 51 games.
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