Astros Acquire Reliever Evan Reifert From Rays in First Trade of Randy Flores Era
Multiple reports say Houston acquired Triple-A right-hander Evan Reifert from Tampa Bay for cash on Saturday night, the first move attributed to new GM Randy Flores.
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Former Astros GM Dana Brown Returns to the Braves as a Scouting Adviser
Two months after he and the Astros parted ways, Dana Brown is headed back to Atlanta as a senior adviser for amateur scouting, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported Saturday.
Astros Rumor Roundup: Mariners Add a Hitting Coach Before Choosing Espada or Kanzler, and St. Louis Reacts to Losing Randy Flores
Seattle hired CJ Gillman as its hitting coach before naming Joe Espada or Jason Kanzler as manager. Plus how St. Louis is taking Randy Flores' move to Houston, and why Cardinals coaches are getting mentioned for the Astros' manager job.
Astros Manager Search Tracker: Latest News on Houston's Next Manager
With Randy Flores hired as GM on Oct. 30, 2026, the Astros' manager search is underway. Flores will lead it, per MLB Trade Rumors. Latest updates and names floated below.
What Randy Flores Means for the Astros
Houston hired Cardinals AGM Randy Flores as its 15th GM on Friday. His St. Louis draft record, the manager search, free agency and what beat writers said tonight.
Astros Hire Randy Flores as General Manager
Houston has its new GM. The Astros announced Friday night that Cardinals assistant GM Randy Flores will be the 15th general manager in franchise history, after The Athletic's Chandler Rome and USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported the hire.
Astros Rumor Roundup: Joey Dixon Dominates the Fall League, Marlins Keep Alcantara
Astros right-hander Joey Dixon is finally getting healthy innings, and he is making them count in the Arizona Fall League. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported Friday that the seventh-round pick out of Stanford in 2023 has thrown eight scoreless innings over four starts for Scottsdale, allowing three
Orioles Expected to Decline Luis Robert Jr. Option; Could He Fit the Astros?
Orioles expected to decline Luis Robert Jr.'s $20M 2027 option ($2M buyout), per Francys Romero; MLBTR follows. Free agent at 29. Astros OF/payroll context in our analysis.
Tatsuya Imai Stays With Astros, Exercises $18M Option; Houston Declines Ryan Weiss Option
Imai exercises his $18M 2027 player option (Heyman first, Rome confirms). Astros decline Weiss's $5M club option ($500K buyout), per Rogers/ESPN. Rotation and payroll notes.
Astros Rumor Roundup: Mariners Down to Espada or Kanzler, Morosi Makes the Case for Espada
Seattle is choosing between Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler, with a decision possible as soon as Thursday, per MLB.com. Plus Jon Morosi on why Espada's Houston exit says more about the Astros, and a Nationals writer's warning about Mike Rizzo.
ESPN Ranks Astros No. 24 in Way-Too-Early 2027 Power Rankings
ESPN's David Schoenfield put the Astros at No. 24 in way-too-early 2027 power rankings after an 81-81 season, calling the club "running on fumes." Top five: Brewers, Dodgers, Yankees, Rays, Red Sox.
Matt Kleine Is Astros' Choice for GM, Per Report
Chandler Rome of The Athletic: Brewers AGM Matt Kleine is the Astros' GM choice and the focus of the search; no deal finalized. Brewers' season ended with a World Series win Wednesday.
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Astros Lose Coach Jason Bell to Red Sox, Per Report
Tim Healey of the Boston Globe reports the Red Sox are hiring Jason Bell as outfield instructor. Rome said the exact title is still being finalized; McTaggart first reported the move.
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Astros Rumor Roundup: Nationals Writer Sizes Up Mike Rizzo in Houston, Pirates Confirm Sean Buchanan Hire
A Federal Baseball writer says a veteran, well-funded Astros team could suit Mike Rizzo better than the young Nationals did, if he adapts. Plus Pittsburgh's confirmation of the Sean Buchanan hire and a Seattle take on Houston's GM search.
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Yordan Álvarez Wins Players Choice AL Comeback Player and Outstanding Player Awards
The MLBPA voted Yordan Álvarez the 2026 Players Choice AL Comeback Player and AL Outstanding Player. He played 158 games after 48 last year and hit 42 homers, tied for fifth in Astros history.
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Astros Interview Oz Ocampo for Front Office Executive Role, Per Report
MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports Oz Ocampo interviewed Monday with Jim Crane for Astros assistant GM. Francys Romero first reported a front-office executive interview. Ocampo worked in Houston 2012-20 and 2022.
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Astros Lose Triple-A Pitching Coach Sean Buchanan to Pirates, Per Report
The Astros are losing Triple-A pitching coach Sean Buchanan to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported Tuesday. His exact role is still being determined; he will reunite with Bill Murphy.
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Astros Release OF Nelson Velázquez to Pursue Opportunity in Asia
The Astros released outfielder Nelson Velázquez so he can pursue an opportunity with a club in Asia, Chandler Rome and Brian McTaggart reported Tuesday.
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Mike Rizzo Gets Formal Interview With Jim Crane for Astros GM Job, Per Report
Former Nationals GM Mike Rizzo was still in Houston on Tuesday for a formal interview with Astros owner Jim Crane, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported, and MLB.com's Brian McTaggart confirmed Rizzo is interviewing for the GM job.
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Astros Rumor Roundup: Twins Circle Back on Bryan Abreu, Nationals Side Weighs In on Mike Rizzo
Minnesota's beat writers say the Twins, who nearly traded for Bryan Abreu at the deadline, could chase him in free agency. Plus a Nationals podcast on Mike Rizzo's Astros GM interview, Joe Espada's in-person Seattle interview, and the Brewers' Game 3 rout.
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Joe Espada Is a Finalist for the Mariners' Manager Job, Per Report
Former Astros manager Joe Espada is a finalist for the Mariners' manager job, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. With Rocco Baldelli out, Cubs exec Jason Kanzler is the only other publicly known candidate.
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Astros' Joey Loperfido has right hip surgery, spring training availability delayed
Joey Loperfido had arthroscopic surgery on his right hip to address a labral injury and impingement found after the season. The Astros say his availability for spring training will be delayed; no timeline was given.
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Astros interviewing ex-Nationals GM Mike Rizzo for GM job, USA Today reports
Mike Rizzo, who built the Nationals' 2019 champions, is interviewing for Houston's GM job Monday, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports.
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Astros Hire Guardians' Conner Watson as Director of Hitting
The Astros are hiring Conner Watson, the Guardians' assistant director of hitting development and a former Driveline hitting lead, as director of hitting, The Athletic's Chandler Rome reports. It's Houston's second development hire in under a week.