The Houston Astros recently hired Brad Ausmus as their new manager. After the news was officially announced on Wednesday, Ausmus released a statement. On Friday, the Astros held Ausmus' introductory press conference. Houston's new manager shared a rather obvious goal — although it is a goal fans will appreciate.

“Making the playoffs, great step. Winning the division, great step,” Ausmus told reporters, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “But the goal every single year should be to win the World Series.”

The Astros won the American League West in 2026. However, their 81 wins represented the lowest mark for a postseason team ever. It didn't take long before the ball club was eliminated in the postseason, as they were defeated in the AL Wild Card round by the Chicago White Sox.

Ausmus is hoping to help Houston reach the next step. The Astros last won the World Series in 2022. They are not exactly in a long Fall Classic drought, but Houston has earned two championships within the past decade. This is a team that has come to expect winning on a consistent basis.

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Ausmus, who most recently served as the New York Yankees' bench coach, has managing experience in the big leagues. The 57-year-old led the Detroit Tigers from 2014-17 and the Los Angeles Angels in 2019. He's had two winning seasons as a manager — both of which came in Detroit. Ausmus led the Tigers to the postseason once as well.

Now, Brad Ausmus is looking to help the Astros make a World Series push.