Report: Astros Have Decided on a New Manager
The move comes after Houston parted ways with Joe Espada and hopes a leadership change will revive a team that posted a 4.45 ERA.
- On Thursday, former New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus is expected to be named the new manager of the Houston Astros, with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reporting he is traveling to Houston to finalize the agreement.
- The Astros sought a new manager after parting ways with Joe Espada, whose three-year contract expired, and recently hired Randy Flores as general manager to lead front-office operations.
- Ausmus managed the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels over five seasons, posting a 386-422 record, and played nearly 20 seasons in MLB, including 10 as a member of the Houston Astros.
- Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed the organization expected Ausmus' departure, who served as Yankees manager Aaron Boone's bench coach since 2023, while Houston hopes his return provides necessary leadership.
- With the managerial vacancy filled, the team can now begin off-season roster decisions including trades and signings; Houston finished last season with a.500 record in the American League West amid injury challenges.
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Report: New York Yankees' Bench Coach Hired as Next Astros Manager
According to sources who follow the Houston Astros, now *former* New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus is set to become the next manager for the Astros. Brad Ausmus is being hired as Astros manager @brianmctaggart 1st — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 11, 2026 Brian McTaggart of MLB.com also notes that Ausmus is set to […]
Report: Astros have decided on a new manager
The Houston Astros were the last MLB team remaining without a manager. However, that has changed. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Brad Ausmus is flying into Houston “in anticipation he will be named” the new manager for the Astros, with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com first reporting the news. The Astros decided not to renew …
Brad Ausmus Reportedly Set to Be Named Astros Manager, New MLB Rumors on Hire to Replace Joe Espada
The Houston Astros are set to hire former All-Star catcher Brad Ausmus, who has spent the last three seasons as a bench coach for the New York Yankees, as their next manager.
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