Matt Kleine considered for Astros GM position amid ongoing search
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine has emerged as a candidate for the Houston Astros' vacant general manager position. Kleine was seen alongside Astros owner Jim Crane at the Houston Sports Hall of Fame induction. The Astros have been without a GM since Dana Brown's dismissal in late August, and they have not provided a timeline for filling the role. Other candidates reportedly include White Sox assistant GM Josh Barfield and Cardinals assistant GM Randy Flores. The Astros are also seeking a new manager following Joe Espada's departure after three seasons.
- •Kleine has worked 20 seasons with the Brewers, recently promoted to assistant GM.
- •Astros have had assistant GMs managing baseball operations since August.
- •No timeline has been established for hiring a new general manager.
- •Astros finished the season with declining win totals for four consecutive years.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Brewers executive Matt Kleine emerging as candidate for Houston Astros' GM job
"The Astros have gone nearly two months without a general manager, but candidates for the job are beginning to emerge as the playoffs wind down.
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