Last month, the Houston Astros surprisingly parted ways with manager Joe Espada after losing in the ALDS to the Chicago White Sox.
After searching for a new manager over the last several weeks, the Astros have finally found their man.
On Wednesday, Houston named Brad Ausmus its new manager. He will officially be introduced at a press conference at Daikin Park on Friday.
Ausmus, 57, returns to the Astros after spending 10 seasons of his 18-year playing career there. A three-time Gold Glove winner and one-time All-Star, Ausmus was one of the league's better catchers for nearly two decades.
Since playing his final game in 2010, Ausmus has enjoyed a good coaching career. He has five seasons of MLB managing experience and most recently served as the New York Yankees' bench coach last season.
Houston's record has declined every year since their last championship in 2022, so they're hoping he can reverse that trend and get his old team back on track.