What happened: Houston interviewed Charles Cook and Gavin Dickey for its vacant general manager position, per MLB Trade Rumors.

Why it matters: Houston joins two AL West rivals in overhauling its leadership during the 2026 postseason. Installing a head of baseball operations establishes the front-office hierarchy ahead of the managerial hire and winter roster decisions.

What to watch: The Astros will continue vetting candidates before naming a general manager to direct their offseason.