The Houston Astros are losing another member of their front office as assistant general manager Connor Huff prepares to leave the organization for an opportunity outside baseball.
General manager Randy Flores confirmed Huff’s departure Tuesday, November 10, during MLB’s general managers’ meetings in Las Vegas. The Astros intend to hire a replacement, although Flores indicated the responsibilities of the position could change as he evaluates the organization’s baseball operations structure.
Huff’s departure adds another vacancy to a front office already undergoing significant changes following the dismissal of former general manager Dana Brown and the hiring of Flores.
Huff’s Role in Houston
Huff joined the Astros in 2022 and was promoted to assistant general manager in 2025. He previously served as vice president of business and baseball operations, overseeing strategic initiatives and analytics-related projects.
When Houston parted ways with Brown in August, Huff was among the executives assigned to handle the former general manager’s responsibilities during the search for a replacement.
He shared those duties with assistant general managers Charles Cook and Gavin Dickey, along with senior advisor Jeff Bagwell, while owner Jim Crane oversaw baseball operations.
Cook and Dickey remain with the Astros and have been involved in the organization’s offseason personnel decisions.
Another Change for Flores
Huff’s departure comes as Flores begins reorganizing an operation that has experienced considerable turnover.
The Astros have also lost international scouting director Brian Rodgers, who departed for the Washington Nationals. Meanwhile, Houston has hired Brad Ausmus as manager and made several additions to its player-development staff.
According to the Houston Chronicle, Flores acknowledged that Huff handled a broad range of responsibilities that will need to be covered. However, the new general manager has not committed to replacing him with an executive whose duties precisely match those of his predecessor.
That approach could allow Flores to redistribute responsibilities as he evaluates the existing staff and determines where additional leadership is needed.
Huff’s departure has been attributed to an opportunity outside baseball, with no indication that it resulted from a dispute with the Astros or their new general manager.
For Houston, the immediate challenge is ensuring continuity in baseball operations while Flores assembles the leadership structure he believes will best serve the organization.
The Astros have filled their two most prominent vacancies with Flores and Ausmus, but the work of rebuilding their front office is continuing.
