The Houston Astros have made notable additions to their player development staff, highlighted by the hiring of former New York Yankees Triple-A pitching coach Spencer Medick. Medick's role will focus on helping prospects increase velocity and improve pitching performance.
The move signals the Astros' continued investment in pitching development. Medick brings experience from the Yankees' minor league system, where he worked with pitchers at the Triple-A level. The hiring was reported by Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle on November 3, 2026.
