Astros manager Joe Espada's job security remains uncertain amid AL West race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Joe Espada's position as manager of the Houston Astros is in doubt as the team ties for first in the American League West. This comes after significant front-office changes, with owner Jim Crane overseeing operations following the departure of general manager Dana Brown. Ken Rosenthal stated that the club’s future hire in baseball operations will influence Espada’s fate, especially since he is in the final year of his contract. Despite the Astros' current performance, including a series finale against the Kansas City Royals, Rosenthal believes even a deep postseason run might not ensure Espada's return, particularly if a new GM takes charge post-season.
- •Astros are tied for first in the AL West with a record of 76-76.
- •Joe Espada is in the final year of his contract.
- •Owner Jim Crane will decide Espada's future after the season.
- •A new GM typically wants to select their own manager.
- •Astros have won nine of 13 matchups against the Texas Rangers this season.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Astros rumors: Joe Espada's job security draws assessment from Ken Rosenthal
"Houston Astros manager Joe Espada’s job security remains uncertain despite the club entering Thursday tied for first place in the American League West. That uncertainty has only grown since Houston made a major front-office change late in the season. In an appearance on Foul Territory TV, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal said Houston’s next […] The post Astros rumors: Joe Espada's job security draws assessment from Ken Rosenthal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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