Astros interview Mike Rizzo for general manager position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Mike Rizzo, former general manager of the Washington Nationals, is interviewing for the Houston Astros' vacant GM position. The interview comes after the Astros fired Dana Brown in August and is part of a broader shake-up following their early playoff exit. Rizzo, who led the Nationals to a World Series title, has expressed a strong desire to join the Astros due to their competitive history and ongoing investment in the team. The Astros aim to finalize their search by the GM meetings on November 9 in Las Vegas.
- •Astros conducted GM interview with Mike Rizzo in Houston.
- •Rizzo led Nationals to a World Series championship in 2019.
- •Astros looking to finalize GM hire before November 9 meetings.
- •Team experienced a leadership change following playoff exit.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Astros interviewing World Series architect Mike Rizzo for open GM job
"Astros interview big name for open executive job as shake-up continues.
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