The Astros have fired GM Dana Brown after a brutal skid and a collapse in the AL West, leaving them tied with the Rangers and just three games ahead of the Mariners. Brown, who joined in 2023 from the Braves, inherited a championship-caliber roster but saw a steady decline—missing the playoffs last year and failing to build depth or develop young talent. The farm system is now among the weakest in baseball, key free agent signings fizzled, and star players weren’t locked down with extensions. With no clear path forward, ownership will now take direct control of baseball ops while assistant GMs manage day-to-day operations.

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