Joe Espada has been with the Houston Astros for nine years as bench coach and then manager. There does not appear to be a tenth year in his future. Last week, former Fox 26 Houston sports director Will Kunkel reported…
The Houston Astros are parting ways with manager Joe Espada and will not renew his contract when it expires at the end of October. The decision follows a disappointing season that ended with a first-round postseason exit against the Chicago White Sox. Espada has spent nine years with the franchise as bench coach and manager.
Amid his departure, the Astros granted Espada permission to interview with the American League West rival Seattle Mariners for their vacant managerial position. Houston plans an organizational reset while retaining several members of their existing coaching staff for 2027.
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