Reggie Jackson explains why he is leaving his role with Astros

Oct 13, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Former New York Yankees and Hall of Fame player Reggie Jackson watches the Yankees batting practice before playing against the Houston Astros in game two of the 2019 ALCS playoff baseball series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

MLB legend Reggie Jackson is leaving his front office role with the Houston Astros, but that does not necessarily mean he is finished with baseball.

After spending the last four years as a special advisor to the Astros, Jackson is leaving his role, he confirmed to Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Jackson cited a desire to spend more time in California with his family as the primary reason.

“I enjoy being around the ballpark. But the road gets a little bit old,” Jackson said. “I still like being around the game. [But] I don’t want to be gone as much. I want to see what this is like.”

Jackson did not rule out a potential role with the New York Yankees, the team with which he is still most identified, though the organization has not made any offers. Presumably, Yankees fans would be able to forgive him for those pro-Astros stances over the last few years while Jackson was working for them.

Jackson is still known as Mr. October to baseball fans everywhere. He spent much of his post-playing career in an advisory role with the Yankees, where he won two World Series titles as a player.