Astros new GM Randy Flores has an ironic tie to the Cardinals hacking scandal: St. Louis hired him in 2015 to replace scouting director Chris Correa, who was sentenced to 46 months for hacking Houston's database. Flores later rose to assistant GM. 🔍
Astros hired Randy Flores, 51, as their 15th GM. The Cardinals' scouting director-turned-assistant GM has never run a front office, and his first task is reportedly hiring a manager to replace Joe Espada. Matt Kleine was the expected pick. 🎃
The Astros hired Randy Flores as their new GM, and Jim Crane cited his scouting and player acquisition background after 10 seasons with the Cardinals. Houston won the AL West but managed just 81 wins and a quick Wild Card exit. Time to pick a direction. 🔧
Astros hired Randy Flores as GM, a St. Louis player-development guy, after Matt Kleine reportedly was the preferred target. Flores beats the Mike Rizzo outcome fans feared, but the Kleine talks, whether over title, money or autonomy, remain murky. 🤔
The Astros hired Randy Flores as general manager, ending a vacancy that dated to late August. The 15th GM in franchise history arrives from the Cardinals, where he ran scouting and acquisition, just ahead of free agency. 🧭
Randy Flores, the Cardinals' assistant GM for the past 11 years, is reportedly Houston's new general manager, per The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Dana Brown was fired in August and Joe Espada won't return, so Flores' first job is hiring a manager. 🧭
Astros hired Randy Flores as the 15th general manager in franchise history, Jim Crane announced. The 51-year-old scouting and acquisition specialist leaves the Cardinals, where he was an assistant GM. A Monday press conference is set. 🎙️
Astros GM search: Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine is reportedly Jim Crane's top choice, but a new four-year Milwaukee extension means a buyout would be needed. Mike Rizzo also interviewed, so Plan B may be real. 🔍
MLB Trade Rumors (Astros): Astros Hire Randy Flores As General Manager
Bryan Abreu has elected free agency, ending an eight-year run in Houston after the Astros' Wild Card sweep by the White Sox. The righty went 6-4 with a 3.73 ERA in 66 games, and the bullpen now has a hole to fill. ⚾
Offseason shuffle: Houston declined Ryan Weiss' option after a 7.62 ERA over 26 innings, while Boston landed outfield coach Jason Bell and Pittsburgh hired Triple-A pitching coach Sean Buchanan. Tatsuya Imai stays, with $18 million guaranteed. 🧹
George Springer, the 2017 World Series MVP and a former Astro, hit free agency at 37 after six seasons with Toronto. He's reportedly weighing retirement and says he doesn't know yet. Houston's old leadoff man faces a big decision. ⏳
Astros right-hander Joey Dixon is finally on track in the Arizona Fall League after injury setbacks. In four starts for Scottsdale, he's allowed no runs over eight innings with 13 strikeouts, three walks and three hits. 🔧
Part three of the Hall of Fame Index series benchmarks Craig Biggio against ten Hall of Fame second basemen. He posts 125 OPS+ and 1,832 runs created, and the playoff numbers soften his "bad postseason" label. Jose Altuve's comparison is next. 🧪
Tatsuya Imai won't opt out and will return to Houston in 2027 at $18 million after a rocky rookie year (4.93 ERA, 51 walks in 76 2/3 innings). Meanwhile, Ryan Weiss's option reportedly gets declined, and Isaac Paredes' option decision looms by Monday.
Tatsuya Imai won't opt out and will return to Houston for 2027, with $36 million still owed over two years. After a 4.93 ERA and 51 walks in 76⅔ innings, testing free agency looked unappealing. 🔒 Another opt-out chance comes after 2027.
Astros offseason chatter: Tatsuya Imai reportedly won't opt out, the club declined Ryan Weiss's option, and Brewers' Matt Kleine is reportedly the top GM target. Payroll (~$240M vs. Milwaukee's $146M) is the real question. 🤔
Tatsuya Imai will reportedly exercise his $18 million player option and stay in Houston for 2027. He went 6-4 with a 4.93 ERA and 97 strikeouts to 51 walks in 76 2/3 innings. His role stays unsettled, and he keeps another opt-out after next season. 🎯
Tatsuya Imai exercised his 2027 player option and returns to Houston, but after a rocky rookie year that ended in the bullpen, no rotation spot is guaranteed. He walked over 15% of hitters, and his $36M over two years squeezes the payroll. 💸
MLB Trade Rumors (Astros): Astros Decline Club Option On Ryan Weiss
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