The Houston Astros have appointed Randy Flores as their new general manager, the team announced on Saturday. Flores, 51, joins the Astros after serving as the assistant general manager of amateur and professional player acquisition with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Flores replaces Dana Brown, whose contract was allowed to expire following his dismissal earlier this year in August. Alongside the GM transition, the Astros are also expected to seek a new team manager after deciding not to renew Joe Espada’s contract for the upcoming season.

Flores brings extensive front-office experience, having played a key role in scouting and player development during his tenure with the Cardinals. His appointment marks a significant shift for Houston’s baseball operations as the organization looks to build on recent performances and chart a new course for the team’s future competitive efforts.

The Astros did not provide a timeline for hiring a new manager, but the vacancy adds to the offseason overhaul in the club’s leadership ranks. Flores’ background in talent evaluation and team-building is expected to be central to Houston’s strategy moving forward.