Astros Face Another Shake-up as Joe Espada’s Contract Expires After Wild-Card Sweep

Astros' Espada 'absolutely' wants to return as contract expires

Manager Joe Espada, whose contract expired after Houston was eliminated by the White Sox, said he "absolutely" would like to return to the Astros in 2027.

Astros face another shake-up as Joe Espada’s contract expires after wild-card sweep

HOUSTON (AP) — Already without a general manager, the Houston Astros could be searching for a new manager this offseason, too.

As Astros head to offseason in search of GM, where do things stand with Espada?

HOUSTON -- It’s been four years since the Astros won the World Series and three years since they won a playoff game, with their historic run of dominance that culminated with seven consecutive trips to the ALCS, four AL pennants and two championships slipping further into the rearview. That’s what