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Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown agree to part ways
General manager Dana Brown departs Houston as his contract neared its end and the team sits in a division tie.
The short version
- Dana Brown and the Houston Astros have mutually agreed to part ways prior to the expiration of his contract at the end of the season.
- Owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations, with senior adviser Jeff Bagwell and three assistant general managers handling daily responsibilities during the transition.
- The executive change follows a 3-6 homestand that left Houston tied with the Texas Rangers for the AL West lead.
Key facts
- Dana Brown and the Houston Astros mutually agreed to part ways, ending his tenure as general manager that began in January 2023.[Associated Press]
- Brown's contract with the Astros was scheduled to expire at the conclusion of the current season.[Associated Press]
- Team owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations during the transition, while senior adviser Jeff Bagwell and assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff take on Brown's former responsibilities.[Associated Press]
- The leadership change occurred following a 3-6 homestand that resulted in the Astros being tied with the Texas Rangers for the AL West lead.[Associated Press]
What remains uncertain
- The Astros have not yet announced a timeline or plan for hiring a permanent general manager.[Associated Press]
Sources
- Astros and GM Dana Brown mutually agree to part waysAssociated Press