Houston Astros manager Dusty Bakers' retirement plans were revealed following his team's loss in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers on Monday, October 23, dashing their hopes of securing a second consecutive World Series title.

The 74-year-old, currently the oldest manager in the MLB, has reportedly informed individuals from inside and outside the Astros organization that the 2023 season will mark his final campaign, as reported by The Athletic.

Sources added that Baker didn't want the attention and fanfare that typically accompany a farewell tour, which explains the relatively subdued nature of the news surrounding his retirement plans.

However, the 2022 World Series-winning manager mentioned after Game 7 that he was still unsure about his future, saying he hasn't had the time to evaluate or think about it.

Baker wants to remain in baseball

According to the same report, Baker intends to stay in the game in some capacity despite ending his managerial career.

The 2023 season marked the first time Baker openly discussed the possibility of stepping away from managing and taking a break from the daily demands of the game.

Meanwhile, Melissa, Baker's wife of nearly 30 years, said that her husband hasn't made a final decision yet.

She also expressed her confidence that once Baker concludes his managing career, he can contribute a wealth of knowledge to an MLB organization.

Baker just concluded his 26th season as a major-league manager, with the last four spent in Houston.