Overview
- Mike Rizzo interviewed in Houston for the Astros' open general manager job on Monday, according to multiple reports.
- Rizzo built the Washington Nationals' 2019 World Series team and is credited with drafting Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg and engineering the Juan Soto trade.
- Rizzo has told friends he wants the Astros job and lives in West Palm Beach, which puts him close to Houston’s spring-training base.
- The Astros opened the search after firing Dana Brown in August and have also interviewed other candidates as they try to install a GM before the Nov. 9 GM meetings in Las Vegas.
- If hired, Rizzo would be expected to focus on scouting, drafting and trades to rebuild Houston’s depth and to work with owner Jim Crane on payroll decisions that aim to keep the team competitive.