Astros part ways with manager Joe Espada

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 18:58 · Archive

The Houston Astros have decided not to renew manager Joe Espada's contract.

The Houston Astros announced they will not renew manager Joe Espada's contract. His deal expires at the end of October. The team also said it was moving on from several members of Espada's coaching staff. Astros owner Jim Crane said in a statement: 'We are thankful for Joe's hard work, his passion for the game, and for his commitment to the Houston Astros.'

Espada took over as manager after the 2023 season, replacing Dusty Baker. In his three years with the team, he compiled a 256-229 regular season record. However, he went winless in the postseason, including being swept by the Detroit Tigers in the 2024 Wild Card Series and by the Chicago White Sox in this year's Wild Card round. The Astros finished 81-81 this season but won the AL West, becoming the first team to make the postseason despite not finishing over .500.

The Astros are now searching for both a new manager and general manager. General manager Dana Brown was fired in August after disagreement with ownership over the team's direction. The managerial vacancy comes as the organisation continues significant changes since last winning the World Series in 2022.

How it is being reported

• Joe Espada out as Astros manager as team's top-down overhaul continuesJoe Espada's contract will not be renewed after going winless in the postseason, leaving the Houston Astros searching for both a new manager and GM.Fox News · 14 Oct, 18:32
• Mariners interviewing Joe Espada with his Astros future in limboThe Astros' current manager is interviewing for a divisional rival.New York Post · 13 Oct, 21:58

In this story: Joe Espada · Houston Astros · Jim Crane · Dusty Baker · Dana Brown · Detroit Tigers · Chicago White Sox

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