Astros face uncertainty with GM search amid roster overhaul plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

The Houston Astros are navigating a front-office reshuffle with less than two weeks left in the regular season. Currently holding a one-game lead over the Texas Rangers, the Astros are on track for a disappointing finish despite their recent success. Owner Jim Crane has stepped in to oversee baseball operations following the firing of general manager Dana Brown in August. The search for a new GM raises questions about the influence of senior advisor Jeff Bagwell, with some executives deeming the position 'one of the worst jobs' available. Several candidates are being considered, with Jon Daniels emerging as a frontrunner.
- •Astros lead the AL West with a 77-76 record.
- •Dana Brown was relieved of GM duties in August.
- •Jim Crane overseeing baseball operations until a new GM is hired.
- •Executives question the degree of autonomy for a new GM.
- •Jon Daniels is among the preferred candidates for the position.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Astros GM opening comes with uncomfortable questions on current hierarchy
"As an offseason overhaul looms, Houston's power structure could complicate their GM search.
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