Houston Astros struggle with roster construction following Dana Brown departure

Dana Brown is no longer the general manager of the Houston Astros, leaving the franchise to address persistent shortcomings in its outfield. With less than a month remaining in the regular season, the team continues to rely on a revolving group of players rather than stable everyday starters. The roster situation forced manager Joe Espada to rotate personnel and frequently move Yordan Alvarez to the outfield to balance the lineup. Despite these obstacles, Espada has kept the team in contention throughout the season. The front office now faces scrutiny regarding the decision-making process behind these personnel choices. Team owner Jim Crane is expected to evaluate the organizational structure and the effectiveness of the current roster building strategy moving forward.

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