New Houston Astros executive Randy Flores enters this week's general manager meetings with a pressing agenda: hiring a manager, addressing roster questions, and preparing for a potential December 1 lockout that could halt Major League Baseball operations.
The meetings come at a pivotal moment for the franchise as Flores navigates his first offseason in a leadership role. With the collective bargaining agreement set to expire, the looming labor uncertainty adds urgency to the Astros' decision-making.
Flores, who recently joined the organization, must also weigh roster construction for the upcoming season while the sport braces for a possible work stoppage. The December 1 deadline has been cited as a critical date for a new labor deal.
