The Houston Astros named Brad Ausmus as their new manager, the club announced Wednesday.
Ausmus will be introduced at a press conference Friday at Daikin Park.
The 57-year-old suited up for the Astros for 10 seasons (1997-98, 2001-08) during his 18-year playing career.
"I am very excited to be back in Houston," Ausmus said in a statement. "The Astros and the City of Houston have been a huge part of my life, and I'm thrilled to create a new chapter as the team's manager."
Other candidates for the managerial position reportedly included Albert Pujols, Morgan Ensberg, and Texas Rangers bench coach Luis Urueta.
Ausmus managed the Detroit Tigers between 2014 and 2017 and the Los Angeles Angels in 2019. He owns a 386-422 record as a skipper. He spent the last three seasons as the New York Yankees bench coach.
New Astros general manager Randy Flores hired Ausmus to replace Joe Espada, who was fired in mid-October.
