Overview

• The Houston Chronicle confirmed Cintrón’s departure as the first known offseason change to the coaching staff, after The Athletic initially reported the non-renewal.
• Houston’s offense ranked 21st in runs and logged three or fewer runs in 82 of 162 games in 2025.
• The Astros posted the second-highest chase rate and third-highest swing rate in MLB, with only two teams seeing fewer pitches per plate appearance.
• General manager Dana Brown had set an offseason objective to see more pitches and reduce out-of-zone aggression, a target the lineup did not meet.
• MLB.com reported, citing sources, that fellow hitting coach Troy Snitker, major league coach Michael Collins, assistant GM Andrew Ball, and head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall also won’t return, though the team has not confirmed those moves.