CT native Brad Ausmus reportedly hired as Houston Astros new manager

Brad Ausmus, most recently a bench coach for the New York Yankees from Cheshire, Conn., has reportedly been hired as the next manager of the Houston Astros. (New York Yankees/Getty Images) Cheshire native and long-time Major League catcher Brad Ausmus was named as the next manager for the Houston Astros on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. Ausmus (57) has been a New York Yankees bench coach since 2024, and held the same position for the Oakland Athletics in 2022. Previously he served as the manager for the Los Angeles Angels (2019) and the Detroit Tigers (2014-17). Welcome back to the H, skip 🤘 https://t.co/NzNpFQp214- Houston Astros (@astros) November 11, 2026The 1987 Cheshire High School graduate went on to an 18-year career as a catcher at the Major League catcher after being selected 1,152nd overall in the 1987 draft by the Yankees. In 1984 he helped lead the Cheshire baseball team to the CIAC Class L championship, but as a professional he played in 35 postseason games and was the starting catcher for the 2005 Houston Astros team that reached the World Series. He made his Major League debut in 1993 with the San Diego Padres, while playing 10 seasons for Houston, four for San Diego, three for the Detroit Tigers, and two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers before retiring in 2010. "We are thrilled to welcome Brad back to the Astros organization," general manager Randy Flores said in a press release. "Brad impressed us throughout the interview process, demonstrating the leadership, energy, and expertise critical to driving a winning culture both on and off the field. I am excited to work alongside Brad and happy to have him back in an Astros uniform."The Houston Astros won the American League West Division this past season with an 81-81 record, reaching the postseason for an eighth straight year. The Astros were eliminated in two straight games by the Chicago White Sox in Wild Card series. Sign up for the Connecticut Briefing from CT Insider. Get the biggest headlines of the day from our network of journalists around the state.This article originally published at CT native Brad Ausmus reportedly hired as Houston Astros new manager.