Astros face critical offseason decisions after conclusion of World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Houston Astros begin their offseason following the end of the World Series. Six players, including Bryan Abreu and Christian Vázquez, are set to enter free agency. The team currently lacks a general manager and manager after the dismissal of Dana Brown. Key dates include a five-day window for teams to negotiate with their free agents starting the day after the World Series ends and GM meetings beginning November 9, which could help lay groundwork for trades or free-agent signings.
- •Free agency begins following the World Series.
- •Astros have six impending free agents, including Abreu and Vázquez.
- •No general manager or manager currently in place after Dana Brown's dismissal.
- •Key option decisions due five days after the Series ends.
- •GM meetings scheduled for November 9.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — World Series is over and offseason begins. Key dates and issues for Houston Astros
"Free agency is up first for the Astros in what is expected to be a busy market as the offseason begins.
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