Astros will not bring back Joe Espada for 2027

Won two AL West titles in three seasons

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Joe Espada, who guided the Houston Astros to two American League West titles in his three seasons as manager, will not b Via @espn on X

What happened: Houston is parting with Espada after three seasons as manager. His contract expires at the end of October.

Why it matters: The move opens a managerial vacancy in Houston entering the 2027 season. Espada drew interest from Seattle about its vacancy before Houston made the split official.

By the numbers: Espada guided Houston to two American League West titles across three seasons.

What to watch: Watch Seattle's search as the immediate next step, with Houston's search now underway.

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