Former New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus has been appointed as the new manager of the Houston Astros, according to reports on November 11, 2026.
Ausmus, a former Major League catcher with 18 seasons of playing experience, served as the Yankees' bench coach prior to this appointment. He previously managed the Detroit Tigers from 2014 to 2017 and the Los Angeles Angels in 2019.
The hiring marks Ausmus's third managerial position in the major leagues. He takes over an Astros franchise that has been a consistent contender in the American League.
