Astros Part Ways With General Manager Dana Brown
Summary
The Houston Astros and their general manager Dana Brown agreed to end their working relationship during a close playoff race. Assistant general managers and senior advisor Jeff Bagwell will manage the team's operations for the rest of the season.Key Facts
- Dana Brown will not finish his fourth season as the Astros’ general manager.
- Brown's contract was set to expire in 2026 but was ended early by mutual agreement.
- Assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, Connor Huff, and advisor Jeff Bagwell will take over Brown’s duties.
- Dana Brown joined the Astros shortly after their 2022 World Series win.
- Under Brown, the Astros made two division titles and reached the playoffs for eight years in a row.
- The Astros lost in the ALCS to the Texas Rangers in 2023 and were swept by the Detroit Tigers in 2024.
- This season, the Astros have a 65-66 record and are tied for first place in their division with the Texas Rangers.
- The team recently lost several games, including an 18-3 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels and losses to last-place Athletics.
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