Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus expected to be named Astros manager
The gist
MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reported Brad Ausmus is flying to Houston in anticipation of being named Astros manager.
The Astros have not confirmed the hire of their former catcher.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026Multiple sources said Ausmus was in the Astros' offices at Daikin Park in Houston interviewing for the GM position, with a chance the club could give him another look for manager.
- Nov 5, 2026Reported candidates for the Astros managerial opening included Yankees bench coach Ausmus, Rangers bench coach Luis Urueta and Morgan Ensberg; Albert Pujols was to interview.
- Nov 10, 2026Reported finalists for the Astros job included former Tigers manager Ausmus and Albert Pujols; MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reported Ausmus had been interviewed.
Key terms
- bench coach
- A baseball coach who assists the manager by instructing players in batting technique and strategy.
- Gold Gloves
- An annual award honoring Major League Baseball players judged to have the best fielding at each position.
- general manager
- In baseball, the executive who controls player transactions and handles contract talks for a team.
Source: Wikipedia