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Houston Astros hire Brad Ausmus as new manager for 2026 season

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 5:09 PM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Houston Astros hire Brad Ausmus as new manager for 2026 season

Summary

The Houston Astros have appointed Brad Ausmus as their new manager, marking his return to the organization. Ausmus, who previously played for the Astros and managed the Detroit Tigers, will be the 21st manager in franchise history. Astros General Manager Randy Flores announced the decision today, and a press conference is scheduled for Friday at 10 AM. Ausmus has a varied baseball background, including stints as a player and coach, and spent multiple years in the Astros organization prior. He expressed excitement about rejoining the franchise in this leadership role.

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By the Numbers

•Brad Ausmus is the 21st manager in Astros history.
•He played for the Astros for a decade during his 18-year career.
•Ausmus previously managed the Detroit Tigers from 2014 to 2017.
•A press conference will be held on Friday to introduce Ausmus.
•He has extensive postseason experience as a player and coach.

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5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Name Brad Ausmus Manager
5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros hire former Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus

What they're saying

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HOUSTON, TX — Longtime Astros catcher Brad Ausmus has been named as the 21st manager in Astros franchise history. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Randy Flores. The press conference is scheduled for Friday at 10 AM, and will be live streamed on Astros.com, on the Astros Facebook page, the Astros YouTube channel […]
— Yahoo Sports