Houston Astros owner Jim Crane has detailed the reasoning behind the organization's decision to hire Randy Flores away from the St. Louis Cardinals, according to a report by Joey Mistretta for ClutchPoints published on October 31, 2026.
The move sees Flores, who previously held a role with the Cardinals, joining the Astros' front office. Crane's explanation for the hiring decision was the focus of the report, though specific details of his rationale were not disclosed in the initial summary.
