Overview
- The team announced Friday that Randy Flores has been hired as the Houston Astros' new general manager.
- Flores, 51, joins from the St. Louis Cardinals after more than a decade there and most recently served as assistant general manager for amateur scouting and player development.
- He replaces Dana Brown, who departed in August after the Astros finished 81-81 and were swept in the Wild Card round.
- Astros owner Jim Crane will formally introduce Flores on Monday and Flores will take responsibility for roster construction and the ongoing managerial search following Joe Espada's contract non-renewal.
- Flores is widely credited for helping build the Cardinals' talent pipeline, which signals the Astros will prioritize scouting, prospect development, and internal depth in upcoming signings and trades.