Yankees Confirm Ausmus Among Astros Manager Candidates
New York general manager Brian Cashman confirmed bench coach Brad Ausmus is a candidate for Houston's managerial opening.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Baseball
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed on Tuesday that bench coach Brad Ausmus is a candidate for the Astros' managerial job. Ausmus was also reported as a candidate for the Astros' general manager job.
Why it matters
Ausmus spent 10 of his 18 years in the majors with the Astros, giving him a direct connection to the Houston organization. The Astros have hired Randy Flores as general manager, and the managerial search is ongoing.
Ausmus earned one All-Star selection and three Gold Glove Awards during his playing career. Detroit posted two winning seasons under his management, including a 90-win campaign in 2014, though the source does not say how his record compares with Houston's recent managers.
The players
Brad Ausmus
Ausmus is a former catcher and manager who spent 18 seasons in the majors and later managed the Tigers and Angels.
Brian Cashman
Cashman is the longtime general manager of the New York Yankees who oversees the club's baseball operations.
Houston Astros
The Astros are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Houston that is searching for a new manager.
The details
Brian Cashman confirmed Ausmus's candidacy on Tuesday, as reported by Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Houston's managerial job is one of two openings, with the Angels' position the only other current vacancy, and Albert Pujols has also been connected to the Astros' opening.
Timeline
2010: Ausmus's MLB playing career ended after 18 seasons.
2014-2017: Ausmus managed the Detroit Tigers.
2019: Ausmus managed the Los Angeles Angels.
2024: Ausmus became the Yankees' bench coach.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Cashman confirmed Ausmus's candidacy.
Season Trajectory
Ausmus's managerial résumé includes Detroit's two winning seasons and a 2019 stint in Anaheim, which frames his candidacy for Houston's opening. The move would return him to the organization where he spent a decade as a player.
If Houston hires Ausmus, the managerial change would be the Astros' next move after naming Randy Flores as general manager. If the Astros choose another candidate, Ausmus may remain on the Yankees' bench in 2027.
The takeaway
Ausmus's candidacy shows how a bench coach with prior managerial experience can become a candidate for an opening. Fans tracking the Astros should watch for the team's managerial announcement.
Further reading
For more on the Astros and the managerial search, explore Houston Baseball coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ClutchPoints.
