The Houston Astros have announced the hiring of Brad Ausmus as the club’s new manager. Ausmus, who most recently served as the bench coach for the New York Yankees, will take over managerial duties for the Astros.
Ausmus brings a deep connection to Houston, having spent ten of his eighteen‑year major‑league playing career as a catcher for the Astros. His tenure as a player in the city gives him extensive familiarity with the organization’s history and culture.
After retiring as a player, Ausmus transitioned to coaching and was appointed the Yankees’ bench coach prior to this hiring. His experience on both sides of the dugout positions him to lead the Astros moving forward.
The Astros, a franchise in Major League Baseball’s American League, and the Yankees, a storied National League rival, are both prominent teams in the sport. Ausmus’s move from a coaching role with New York to the managerial position in Houston marks a notable shift within the league’s coaching landscape.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>