The Houston Astros have turned to a familiar name in their search for a new general manager, with MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart reporting that former Washington Nationals executive Mike Rizzo is interviewing for the vacant position. Rizzo built the Nationals team that defeated Houston in the 2019 World Series, and he now has a chance to help the Astros shape their next chapter.

The Astros have been searching for a replacement since they dismissed Dana Brown in August . Rizzo has considerable experience, joining the Nationals as an assistant general manager in 2006 and replacing Jim Bowden as general manager in 2009. Washington promoted him to president of baseball operations in 2013, and he held leadership roles with the organization until the team dismissed him in July 2025.

The Nationals were rebuilding when Rizzo took over as general manager.…