Brad Ausmus Named New Manager of Houston Astros
Brad Ausmus, a former catcher who played 10 years with the Houston Astros, has been named the team's new manager, replacing Joe Espada.
Houston, TX, November 11, 2026 —
Houston, TX – The Houston Astros have appointed Brad Ausmus as their new manager, the team announced today. Ausmus, a former catcher who spent a decade of his playing career with the Astros, will succeed Joe Espada, who previously held the managerial position.
Ausmus’s history with the organization includes his tenure as a player from 1993 to 1996 and again from 1999 to 2000. His extensive experience in Major League Baseball includes significant roles both as a player and a coach.
The appointment marks a new chapter for the Astros’ leadership. Further details regarding the terms of Ausmus’s contract or the specifics of the transition from Joe Espada were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Kristie Rieken, Associated Press on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.