Report: Mariners Considering Astros’ Joe Espada for Manager Job
The Astros gave Espada permission to interview after a quick playoff exit and Houston’s front office shakeup, according to MLB.com reporters.
- On Tuesday, the Houston Astros granted Manager Joe Espada permission to interview with the Seattle Mariners for their vacant managerial position.
- After finishing the 2026 season with a 76-86 record, the Mariners fired Dan Wilson and are seeking a replacement for their managerial vacancy.
- In his three-year tenure with the Astros, Espada holds a 256-229 record and led the club to American League West titles in 2024 and 2026.
- Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said the club needs "something new," considering upwards of 40 candidates for the position.
- The 51-year-old manager remains under contract with the Astros until the end of the month, though the team has not indicated whether they plan to retain him.
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Mariners to meet with Astros’ Joe Espada about managerial opening
In their first full-fledged managerial search in 11 years, the Mariners are scouring just about every corner of the baseball industry to unearth intriguing candidates. Seattle’s initial list featured upwards of 40 names.
M’s to interview Astros’ Joe Espada for managerial vacancy
HOUSTON — Houston Astros manager Joe Espada, whose status with the franchise remains in doubt, will meet with the Seattle Mariners regarding their managerial vacancy, a source who spoke on condition of anonymity in order to candidly discuss ongoing hiring processes confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday.
Report: Mariners considering Astros’ Joe Espada for manager job - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Oct 13 (Field Level Media) - Houston Astros skipper Joe Espada is meeting with the Seattle Mariners about their open managerial position, MLB.com reported on Tuesday. Per MLB.com, the Astros are granting Espada permission to speak with the Mariners despite the [...]
Report: Mariners considering Astros’ Joe Espada for manager job
By Field Level Media Oct 13 (Field Level Media) - Houston Astros skipper Joe Espada is meeting with the Seattle Mariners about their open managerial position, MLB.com reported on Tuesday. Per MLB.com, the Astros are granting Espada permission to spea...
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