Could Astros hire Albert Pujols? Houston interviewing future Hall of Famer
Astros will interview old rival Albert Pujols for team's open manager job.
Albert Pujols, a future Hall of Famer, is set to interview for the vacant managerial position at the Houston Astros, according to a source familiar with the situation. The Astros are also considering New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus for the role. Pujols, who retired after the 2022 season, has expressed a strong desire to return to managing.
He managed the Dominican Republic to a third-place finish in the 2026 World Baseball Classic and led Leones del Escogido to the 2025 Caribbean Series championship. Pujols stated that he has always taken his responsibilities in baseball seriously and is now approaching managing with the same dedication. If Pujols is hired, he would be the first 700-homer hitter to manage in the major leagues and would reunite with former St. Louis Cardinals teammate and current Astros general manager Randy Flores.
Pujols is currently under contract with the Angels but is four years into a 10-year, $10 million personal services agreement. Fellow manager Tony La Russa, who managed Pujols for 11 years in St. Louis, has praised Pujols' skills and integrity, calling him "Albert Perfect Pujols." The Astros and Angels are the only two teams with managerial vacancies, with the Seattle Mariners hiring Jason Kanzler despite having no managerial experience.
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