Ausmus, Pujols Among Astros Managerial Candidates Interviewed
While the Astros have hired Randy Flores to be the team’s new general manager, it seems that the manager search had already started without him. According to Jon Morosi on MLB Network, the team has already interviewed multiple managerial candidates, including former catcher Brad Ausmus and future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 02: General Manager Randy Flores and owner Jim Crane of the Houston Astros answer questions from the media at an introductory press conference after Flores signed a contract with the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on November 02, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images) | Getty Images While the Astros have hired Randy Flores to be the team’s new general manager, it seems that the manager search had already started without him.According to Jon Morosi on MLB Network, the team has already interviewed multiple managerial candidates, including former catcher Brad Ausmus and future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols. “The search is already well underway…”@jonmorosi shares insight into the Astros’ managerial search and mentions two names in consideration for the position 👀 pic.twitter.com/c0qipWXVa1— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) November 3, 2026