Carlos Correa returns to Houston as the Astros host the Red Sox in a three-game set that immediately re-stokes old rivalries and new fantasy angles. Correa’s reunion with Houston alongside Alex Bregman’s visit as a Sox adds emotional heft and immediate on-field questions for fantasy managers. Altuve’s tone after reuniting with Correa underscores the clubhouse chemistry that could translate into more runs and RBIs for Houston.

Correa has looked like the prime version of himself since the blockbuster swap, batting .405 with 2 homers and 6 RBIs through nine games, and he’s moved to third base, a shift he says has left his legs feeling fresher. Bregman, a cornerstone for Houston, lauded Correa’s competitiveness and leadership while embracing his own new surroundings in Boston. The series atmosphere is expected to be electric, potentially shaping early-season stack decisions and daily fantasy targets.

On the Houston side, the Correa-Altuve reunion offers a spark for the middle of the order and could lift Houston’s run-scoring profile as Correa settles back into the lineup. For fantasy players, the duo’s presence alongside a rejuvenated Correa at third and Altuve’s familiarity with the city could push Astros stacks higher in DFS and season-long lineups.

Boston’s side adds intrigue as Bregman’s return to Daikin Park provides a reminder of his Houston era and leadership, which could help Boston’s offense find rhythm against a familiar opponent. Fantasy managers should monitor how quickly Boston lines him up and whether Houston’s infield defense influences counting stats in this pivotal opening series.