HOUSTON, Texas -- Carlos Correa's recovery from surgery to repair a torn ankle tendon is progressing quicker than expected, and on Saturday the Houston Astros' star infielder didn't rule out a return this season.

Correa was expected to miss the entire season after undergoing surgery on his left ankle on May 11.

But he is already doing everything except hitting, sparking hope that he could be back on the field sooner than expected.