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Source: Astros hiring former catcher Ausmus as new manager
The Astros are hiring New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus, who played 10 of his 18 MLB seasons in Houston, as the team's new manager, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.
Ausmus, 57, has previously served as manager of the Detroit Tigers (2014-17) and Los Angeles Angels (2019). He has a career record of 386-422.
He will replace Joe Espada, whose contract was not renewed after the American League West champions were swept by the Chicago White Sox in the wild card series.
The Astros, with new general manager Randy Flores, had also interviewed Albert Pujos for the job, sources told ESPN.