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Astros quietly gave Angels another intriguing option in their managerial search

Joe Espada was let go by the Houston Astros after a middling season, though he's an experienced manager with a history of success as a coach. Should the Angels try and lure him to Anaheim to replace Kurt Suzuki?

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:01 PM
Astros quietly gave Angels another intriguing option in their managerial search
Key Things to Know
  • Brandon Glick argues former Astros manager Joe Espada would be an intriguing option for the Angels.
  • The Houston Astros dismissed Joe Espada shortly after being eliminated from the postseason.
  • Espada recently interviewed for the Seattle Mariners' vacant managerial position.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Brandon Glick suggests former Houston Astros manager Joe Espada could be an intriguing candidate for the Los Angeles Angels if they decide to replace Kurt Suzuki. The Astros dismissed Espada shortly after their postseason elimination, and he has already interviewed for the Seattle Mariners' vacant managerial position, showing a willingness to stay within the AL West.

Glick argues that while Espada would bring experienced leadership and divisional familiarity, the Angels' ongoing rebuild and front-office restructuring could deter him from taking the Anaheim job.

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