- The Astros hired Brad Ausmus — a former Astros catcher who was most recently the Yankees’ bench coach — as their new manager.
- Ausmus is a Houston familiar: he played 10 seasons with the club, won three Gold Gloves and was the starting catcher on the 2005 pennant team.
- He brings prior MLB managerial experience (Tigers 2014–17, Angels 2019) as Houston looks to rebound after an 81–81 season and a quick playoff exit.
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