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Astros Exercise Dusty Baker's 2021 Contract Option, Say He's a 'Perfect Fit'

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Four games into his tenure as manager of the Houston Astros, Dusty Baker knows he will be back with the organization in 2021.

The Astros announced Tuesday they have exercised their contract options for Baker, as well as third-base coach Gary Pettis and pitching coach Brent Strom.

"Dusty has been a perfect fit for our ballclub," general manager James Click said in the statement. "His knowledge of the game and experience have been invaluable to us in his first few months with the club. We're excited to see him in an Astros uniform again next year.