Yankees assistant coach considered for Astros managerial vacancy after Espada departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Houston Astros have officially parted ways with Joe Espada, prompting speculation about potential managerial candidates. Brad Ausmus, currently the New York Yankees' bench coach, is emerging as a viable option. Ausmus has previously interviewed for managerial roles with the Astros in 2012 and 2020. The Astros are now looking to make a significant hire to prioritize winning in the wake of Espada's exit. Finding a manager akin to Dusty Baker, who led the team to success, will be crucial for the franchise moving forward.
- •Houston Astros part ways with Joe Espada on October 16.
- •Brad Ausmus considered for the managerial position.
- •Ausmus was the Yankees' bench coach prior to this vacancy.
- •He has previously interviewed for Astros' managerial roles.
- •Astros aim to enhance their competitive edge with a new hire.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees coach suddenly viewed as option for Astros managerial job after moving on from Joe Espada
"Could the Yankees lose a valuable assistant?
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Oct 16, 2026, 6:22 AMBlue Jays continue to be validated as Bo Bichette has likely $40M decision to make
- MLB•Oct 16, 2026, 6:20 AMMets’ Bo Bichette could opt out for reason about New York City, but previous comments say he won’t
- MLB•Oct 16, 2026, 6:15 AMSeven year Blue Jays veteran signs deal to return to NL contender
- MLB•Oct 16, 2026, 6:13 AMMets get unlikely scenario for bust still owed $46M over next two seasons
MLB•Oct 16, 2026, 6:12 AMPat Murphy refuses to underestimate Dodgers despite Brewers’ 2-0 NLCS lead
MLB•Oct 16, 2026, 6:07 AMBrewers slugger Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP award against hometown Dodgers
