Astros Hire Randy Flores as New GM Amid Angels' Ongoing Search

The Houston Astros have appointed Randy Flores as their new general manager, concluding their search for the position. Flores, who previously served as the assistant GM and scouting director for the St. Louis Cardinals, will now lead the Astros, a team that recently finished the season with a .500 record in the AL West.

Flores was considered a candidate for the Angels' front office following John Mozeliak's interim GM appointment in June. However, he will now oversee a division rival instead. The Angels remain the only team without a new front office leader, as Mozeliak is not in the running for the full-time role. The search for the Angels' GM is taking place alongside the team's ownership transition, which is not expected to be finalized for several months.

As the December 1 lockout approaches, the Angels face a tight timeline to make significant roster changes. They also need to appoint a new manager to replace Kurt Suzuki. With the deadline for setting 40-man rosters approaching, teams are expected to engage in various roster moves before free agency opens on Monday.