The Houston Astros finished the regular season with an 87-75 record, missing out on the MLB Playoffs by a hair. With the club focusing its attention on the offseason, the organization made a change to the coaching staff on Thursday.

Reports indicate that the Astros are letting go of hitting coach Alex Cintrón, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Cintrón's contract expired at the end of the 2025 campaign, and the franchise decided not to renew it.

“The Houston Astros will not renew the contract of longtime hitting coach Alex Cintrón, two league sources told The Athletic on Thursday. More changes also could be coming to manager Joe Espada's coaching staff, according to league sources.”

Cintrón, who is 46 years old, initially signed a three-year deal with Houston back in 2022

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