Astros GM Dana Brown Discusses Offseason Moves Ahead of Spring Training

Brown addresses the team's pursuit of left-handed bats, pitching additions, and the depth of the infield.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:23am

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In a press conference, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown discussed the team's offseason moves and what could still be ahead as Spring Training approaches. Brown acknowledged the team's interest in adding a left-handed bat to the lineup and said they are continuing to explore options. He also touched on the team's recent trade for pitcher Kai-Wei Teng, the depth of the infield, and the importance of keeping star slugger Yordan Alvarez healthy for the full season.

Why it matters

The Astros are coming off a World Series championship and are looking to reload their roster for another deep postseason run. How they address their remaining needs in the offseason could have a significant impact on their chances of repeating as champions.

The details

Brown said the Astros are definitely in the market for a left-handed bat to add to their lineup, though he wouldn't confirm their reported interest in utility infielder Brendan Donovan, who was recently traded to the Mariners. He believes the team's depth, especially in the infield, will provide flexibility for manager Joe Espada to rest key players throughout the long season. The GM also expressed excitement about having Yordan Alvarez healthy and available for the full year after he was limited to just 48 games in 2025 due to injuries.

  • The Astros' pitchers and catchers are set to report to Spring Training in West Palm Beach, Florida in one week.
  • Brown met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the team's offseason moves.

The players

Dana Brown

The general manager of the Houston Astros.

Brendan Donovan

A utility infielder who was recently traded from the Cardinals to the Mariners.

Kai-Wei Teng

A pitcher acquired by the Astros in a trade with the Giants last week.

Isaac Paredes

The Astros' third baseman.

Christian Walker

The Astros' first baseman.

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What they’re saying

“Look, I won't confirm or deny [the interest in Donovan], but I would say we are definitely in the market for left-handed bats and we're still continuing to be in that market. We're working hard every day to see what we can add. If there was a left-handed bat that was available, I would say that we are in on him.”

— Dana Brown, General Manager

“Major gut feel of mine. We started working through the process at the Winter Meetings. I was locked in on getting some pitching. We watched a lot of video and talked to a lot of people, talked to some people in our front office, and we finally got the deal done. But this is a big, strong dude who can run it up to 96 [mph] with some really good spin weapons and he can strike guys out. We feel like any time we can get pitching in this organization because of our reputation with pitching, I think there's another step up, so there's some upside with Teng.”

— Dana Brown, General Manager

What’s next

The Astros will continue to monitor the free agent and trade markets for potential left-handed hitting additions ahead of the start of Spring Training.

The takeaway

The Astros are looking to build on their World Series championship by adding complementary pieces to their already strong roster, particularly a left-handed bat to balance out their lineup. Their depth, especially in the infield, should provide flexibility for manager Joe Espada throughout the long season.