"The Astros are coming off their most disappointing season in years. They faded down the stretch and ended up 87-75, missing the postseason for the first time since 2016. To get back on track next year, there is going to be some shake-up. Brown and manager Joe Espada are staying but it was reported a few weeks ago that several other changes are being made. Hitting coaches Alex Cintrón and Troy Snitker, catching coach Michael Collins, head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall"
"There will be challenges in upgrading the club for next year. Per RosterResource, the club's competitive balance tax number is about $20MM shy of the tax line, even before making any offseason moves. The Astros have crossed the line at times but are generally reluctant to do so. Turning to the trade market will also be tough since Houston's farm system is considered one of the worst in the league. Huff will step up to see if he can help Brown navigate the choppy waters."
Connor Huff was promoted to Astros assistant general manager and will work under general manager Dana Brown, replacing Andrew Ball. The team finished 87-75 and missed the postseason for the first time since 2016. Several coaches and staff members are not returning, including hitting coaches Alex Cintrón and Troy Snitker, catching coach Michael Collins, head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall, and Ball; pitching coach Bill Murphy departed for the Pirates. The club faces payroll constraints, with its competitive balance tax number about $20MM shy of the tax line before offseason moves. Houston's farm system is considered one of the weakest, complicating trade options.
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