Dothan, AL, November 11, 2026 — The Houston Astros have announced the appointment of Brad Ausmus as their new manager. The move signals a new chapter for the Major League Baseball franchise.

Brad Ausmus will assume the role of manager for the Houston Astros, according to an announcement made by the team. Further details regarding the terms of his contract, the duration of his tenure, or the specific responsibilities associated with his new position were not immediately available.

Ausmus brings prior experience as a manager in Major League Baseball. He previously managed the Detroit Tigers from 2014 to 2017. During his time with the Tigers, the team achieved a record of 314 wins and 300 losses. The team reached the playoffs in his first season as manager in 2014. Ausmus also served as bench coach for the Los Angeles Angels prior to his managerial role in Detroit. His playing career spanned 18 seasons as a catcher, most notably with the Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Houston Astros.

The Houston Astros organization has not yet provided specific details about the onboarding process for Ausmus or the initial strategic direction under his leadership. The club’s previous management tenure concluded recently, leading to the search for a new head of baseball operations.

The specific date Ausmus will officially begin his duties or hold a press conference has not been disclosed. The Astros organization is expected to release more information in the coming days.


Story summarized from the original created by KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.

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