Houston Astros owner Jim Crane introduced Randy Flores as the organization's new general manager during a press conference in Houston on Monday, November 2, 2026. Flores addressed the media alongside Crane following his appointment to lead the franchise's baseball operations.
The hiring comes as the Astros begin evaluating managerial candidates for the upcoming season. According to reports, Flores has connections to three potential managerial candidates, though specific names and details of those relationships have not been disclosed.
Flores steps into the role after the Astros' front office restructuring. The organization has not announced a timeline for filling the managerial vacancy.
