The Houston Astros have named James Click as their new general manager.

Click, 42, served as vice president of baseball operations for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2017 to 2019.

"I am excited to join the Astros family," Click said in a statement. "The Astros are a progressive and innovative organization with a deeply talented group in the front office. I am grateful to Jim Crane and the Astros for giving me this opportunity to help lead this team to more championships."

A Yale graduate, Click joined the Rays in 2006.