The club confirms the appointment
The Astros named Brad Ausmus their next manager on November 11, according to the current report on the club’s official site. He replaces Joe Espada, whose contract was not renewed after three seasons.
The report carries statements from Ausmus and general manager Randy Flores. It confirms the appointment, superseding earlier coverage that described an expected hiring without team confirmation.
A return to Houston
Ausmus played 10 seasons for the Astros across two spells. He most recently spent three years as the Yankees’ bench coach and previously managed the Tigers and Angels. Those roles provide the background to the appointment, rather than a prediction of Houston’s future results.
Friday’s introduction comes next
The club says Ausmus will be introduced at Daikin Park on Friday, November 13. The announcement does not give a start time or verified public viewing link. The event has not yet taken place, and the report says assembling the coaching staff remains a next step.
