The Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Monday morning.
Owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations "through the transition period," according to the team. Brown's responsibilities will be divided among the assistant general managers -- Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff -- and senior advisor Jeff Bagwell, the Hall of Fame first baseman who spent his entire 15-year playing career with Houston.
"Over the past four seasons, Dana has helped our organization win two division titles and has led our baseball front office through key scouting, draft and development efforts," Crane said in a statement. "On behalf of the Astros, I want to thank him for his commitment, energy, and contributions to our organization. We wish he and his family the best."
Brown took over the front office heading into the 2023 season, taking the helm of the defending World Series champions. The Astros won the AL West in 2023 and 2024 and advanced all the way to the ALCS in 2023. Last season, however, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, and Brown entered this season as a lame duck.
The Astros are currently tied for first place in the AL West, but sit one game under .500 at 65-66.
"I want to thank Jim Crane for the opportunity to serve in my first role as an MLB general manager," Brown said in a statement. "The Astros organization and the fans have welcomed me and my family, and I am grateful to have called Houston home for the past four seasons. I wish the organization well and I look forward to the future as I continue my 36-plus years in professional baseball."
