Albert Pujols Interviewing for Astros Manager Job

Albert Pujols is being interviewed for the Houston Astros’ managerial vacancy, joining a search that also includes former Astros player Morgan Ensberg and other candidates. The reporting describes an interview and candidacy, not a completed appointment. Pujols, 46, is a three-time National League Most Valuable Player who retired as a player after the 2022 season. Reports say he is expected to speak with Houston as the club looks for a new manager. The sources attribute the interview report to named baseball reporters and The Athletic; they do not establish that the hiring process has reached a final decision. Houston is also interviewing Ensberg, according to MLB.com reporter Brian McTaggart. Ensberg spent most of his eight-year major-league career with the Astros and later managed in the minor leagues. Reports also identify Texas Rangers bench coach Luis Urueta and New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus as candidates being interviewed or considered. The search follows Houston’s decision not to renew manager Joe Espada’s contract after the 2025 season, according to reporting on the opening. The team has hired Randy Flores as general manager. Pujols and Flores were teammates...