Astros announce Joe Espada will not return as manager in 2027
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Joe Espada will not return as manager of the Houston Astros for the 2027 season. Espada led the team to two American League West titles during his three seasons in charge. The decision follows a successful stint with the Astros, who are now looking to fill the managerial role moving forward. The team has not provided details on potential candidates for the position.
- •Joe Espada guided the Astros to two AL West titles.
- •Espada's contract will not be renewed for 2027.
- •The Astros will begin their search for a new manager.
- 4:55 PMESPN — Espada not returning as Astros manager after winning AL West
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros won't bring back Joe Espada after three seasons as manager, 2 wild-card losses
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Timeline: A look at key events during Joe Espada's tenure as Houston Astros manager
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Astros officially part ways with manager Joe Espada after three seasons
"Joe Espada, who guided the Houston Astros to two American League West titles in his three seasons as manager, will not be returning to the team in 2027.
"Joe Esapada's time as Astros manager is over after three seasons. Here's a look back at key events during his tenure in Houston.
"Two weeks after the Houston Astros were swept out of the playoffs, they have parted way with manager Joe Espada.
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External links- ESPNOct 14, 2026, 4:55 PMEspada not returning as Astros manager after winning AL West
Joe Espada, who guided the Houston Astros to two American League West titles in his three seasons as manager, will not be returning to the team in 2027.
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 4:22 PMHouston Astros won't bring back Joe Espada after three seasons as manager, 2 wild-card losses
Two weeks after the Houston Astros were swept out of the playoffs, they have parted way with manager Joe Espada.
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 4:20 PMTimeline: A look at key events during Joe Espada's tenure as Houston Astros manager
Joe Esapada's time as Astros manager is over after three seasons. Here's a look back at key events during his tenure in Houston.
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 4:19 PMAstros officially part ways with manager Joe Espada after three seasons
Espada follows former GM Dana Brown out as Houston prepares to reshape its baseball leadership.
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