HOUSTON -- Coming off their first missed postseason since 2016, the Astros have made significant changes to their coaching staff, front office and athletic training staff.

Astros hitting coaches Alex Cintrón and Troy Snitker won’t have their contracts renewed by the club, sources told MLB.com on Thursday, along with Major League coach Michael Collins, who handled the catchers. In addition, a source said the club won’t retain assistant general manager Andrew Ball, who just completed his fourth season.

What’s more, head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall won’t return in 2026, a source said. The team has not confirmed the moves.

The changes come after the Astros, who were devastated by injuries all season, stumbled in the second half of the season and missed the playoffs by one game. Housto

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