Will Rhymes a Name to Watch in Astros' GM Search, per Jon Morosi
Per Jon Morosi, Dodgers front office member and Houston native Will Rhymes is a name to watch as the Astros begin their GM search.
Will Rhymes, a former MLB infielder now working in the Dodgers' front office with a focus on player development, is a name to watch as the Houston Astros begin their search for a new general manager, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Rhymes brings two things the Astros' search committee may find relevant: a background in player development — an area Morosi specifically identifies as a need for Houston — and deep personal ties to the city, as a Houston native.
What we don't know yet
Morosi's report frames Rhymes as a name to watch, not a finalist or a frontrunner. No timetable, interview status, or formal candidacy has been reported. The search itself is still in early stages: Astros owner Jim Crane previously indicated a formal GM process would not begin until after the 2026 season ends.
In the interim, front office duties have been distributed among assistant GMs and senior advisor Jeff Bagwell, with Crane overseeing baseball operations. Manager Joe Espada is in place through the end of the 2026 season, with his longer-term status to be addressed afterward.
Rhymes is one thread worth following as that offseason process takes shape.
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