Astros Near GM Hire, Considering Barfield and Flores

The Houston Astros are in the final stages of their search for a new general manager, which has been ongoing for two months. Reports indicate that a decision could be made before the World Series concludes.

Among the candidates being considered are Josh Barfield, currently the assistant GM for the White Sox, and Randy Flores, who holds the same position with the Cardinals. Both candidates have significant baseball backgrounds, with Barfield having played for the Padres and Flores being a former left-handed reliever who won a World Series with the Cardinals in 2006.

Barfield has been instrumental in the White Sox's recent success since joining their front office in 2023, while Flores has been with the Cardinals since 2015, previously overseeing their amateur scouting department. The Astros are looking to fill the position after firing Dana Brown in August.