Astros In Final Stages Of Hiring Brad Ausmus As Manager

Houston Astros General Manager Randy Flores is in the final stages of selecting a new manager for his team. The organization expects to make an announcement soon, potentially by the end of this week.

Former catcher and current Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus has been identified as one of four known candidates interviewing for the role alongside Albert Pujols, Morgan Ensberg, and Luis Urueta. Flores confirmed that he is finalizing details on the hiring process with owner Jim Crane and other senior staff members involved in the selection.

The decision comes after Joe Espada's contract was not renewed following three seasons as manager of the club.