Houston Astros executive Randy Flores heads into the general managers meetings facing a critical offseason that includes hiring a new manager, addressing roster questions, and preparing for a possible December 1 lockout across Major League Baseball.
Flores, who recently joined the Astros' front office, arrives at the GM meetings with multiple pressing decisions. The club needs to fill its managerial vacancy, evaluate roster construction for the upcoming season, and navigate the uncertainty surrounding collective bargaining negotiations that could lead to a work stoppage on December 1.
The meetings, which bring together baseball's top decision-makers, come at a pivotal moment for the Astros as they aim to remain competitive in the American League while operating under potential labor disruption.
