
Joe Espada Remains Astros Manager Despite GM Dana Brown's Dismissal
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada's status remains the same after the dismissal of general manager Dana Brown on Monday. Sources indicate that Espada has not engaged in discussions regarding his future with the team.
Espada, who missed a recent game due to a family emergency, is currently in New York and is set to manage the Astros in their series opener against the Yankees. He is in the final year of his contract, similar to Brown, and has led the team to a record of 240-214 over his 2.5 seasons, including winning the 2024 AL West title.
As of Monday, the Astros were tied with the Texas Rangers for the division lead at 65-66, but Houston holds the top position due to a tiebreaker they have already secured against the Rangers.