What happened: Ken Rosenthal highlighted Chandler Rome's view that any Carlos Correa return would put the Astros' roster questions back in focus. Rome cast that decision as the biggest challenge awaiting Houston's next general manager.

Why it matters: Correa's name still sits inside a larger Astros planning problem rather than a one-day talking point. That keeps the conversation on how Houston would shape the roster if the situation turns into action.

What to watch: Watch for any move that shifts Correa from possibility to roster decision. Until then, the Astros' unresolved question remains in circulation.