The Minnesota Twins shocked the baseball world when they signed former Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa to a three-year, $105.3 million deal. However, the Twins also had an eye on another highly touted infielder in the free agent market.

According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the Twins were “in talks” with shortstop Trevor Story. The Twins opted to pivot over to Correa once the price rose for Story after the now-former Colorado Rockies infielder garnered interest from new suitors.

In essence, the Twins saw “better value” in signing Correa to a $35.1 million average annual value deal than with hauling in Story on a multiyear agreement.

The Twins featured Andrelton Simmons as their go-to shortstop last season. After the veteran infielder signed with the Chicago Cubs, they traded for Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Texas Rangers, but his stint in Minnesota was short-lived as the team then shipped him off to the New York Yankees via a multiplayer trade.

The Twins viewed both Correa and Story as options to fill the void at shortstop, and they then signed the former for this role.

Story is now the most notable talent left in free agency. He has attracted interest from the likes of the Rangers and Astros. The Boston Red Sox recently showed a preliminary interest in signing him, but his reported stern stance on playing shortstop has created a dilemma within the team, as Xander Bogaerts currently occupies the position for the AL East powerhouse.

Spotrac does project a market value of a $29.8 million average annual value deal for Story, which would make him the fourth-highest-paid shortstop in baseball today.

The wait is still on over just where Story will end up playing in the 2022 season.