Astros Name Flores New Front Office Boss

Houston baseball has a new general manager. The Astros announced on Friday that they have hired Randy Flores to lead their front office.

Flores, 51, joins the team after spending 11 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. He began as the Director of Scouting in 2015 and moved into the assistant general manager role following the 2018 season.

He takes over from Dana Brown, who was dismissed by owner Jim Crane on Aug. 24. Brown had held the general manager position since January 2023. Crane interviewed several candidates for the role, and earlier reports suggested that Milwaukee Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine was a leading contender.

Flores expressed gratitude for the new position in a statement. He noted that the Astros possess a long winning tradition under Crane's ownership. Flores also thanked the Cardinals organization for the support that enabled his career advancement. He and his family are ready to make Houston their home.

Crane praised Flores for his influence on the Cardinals over the last decade. The owner said the interview process left him impressed with Flores' background in scouting and player acquisition. Crane said the team is eager to work with Flores to bring another championship to Houston.

The Astros have made the American League playoffs in nine of the last 10 seasons. They captured eight West Division titles during that span. However, the team was swept out of the postseason in their last two trips by the Detroit Tigers in 2024 and the Chicago White Sox in 2026.

Houston won the World Series in 2017 and 2022. The team lost the championship series in 2019 and 2021. Flores is a left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for eight years. He finished his playing career with an 11-5 record and a 4.61 ERA in 350 appearances. He pitched for the Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Minnesota Twins between 2002 and 2010.