Astros GM Randy Flores considers managerial candidates with close ties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Houston Astros General Manager Randy Flores seeks a new manager following Joe Espada's departure. Flores indicated during his introductory press conference on November 2, 2026, that hiring a manager is a top priority. He plans to interview former teammate Albert Pujols, along with Morgan Ensberg and Luis Urueta. Ensberg has experience managing in the minors, while Urueta currently serves as the Texas Rangers bench coach. Additionally, former Astros catcher Brad Ausmus interviewed before Flores took over as GM.
- •Randy Flores introduced as Astros GM on November 2, 2026.
- •Flores prioritizes hiring a new manager to replace Joe Espada.
- •Albert Pujols to be interviewed for the managerial position.
- •Morgan Ensberg has previous coaching experience in the minors.
- •Luis Urueta is the current bench coach for the Texas Rangers.
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Examining Houston Astros GM Randy Flores' connections to three managerial candidates
"New Houston Astros GM Randy Flores wants to hire a manager quickly, so we examined some candidates to see how closely they're connected to the man in charge.
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