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Houston manager Joe Espada will remain in his role for the rest of the 2026 season after owner Jim Crane confirmed the job is safe amid a front-office shakeup that included Dana Brown’s departure; Espada’s contract ends at year’s end. Houston sits a half-game behind the Rangers for the AL West and is battling for a Wild Card, with a relatively quiet trade deadline and ongoing uncertainty about the club’s direction in the offseason.
After a disastrous homestand that doomed their playoff hopes, the Astros announced a mutual parting with GM Dana Brown. Owner Jim Crane will oversee operations with Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell’s input while the team searches for a full-time GM in the offseason; Espada’s future remains uncertain as Houston aims to rebound and return to the postseason.
The Houston Astros announced a mutual parting with GM Dana Brown after four seasons, with assistant GMs Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff and senior advisor Jeff Bagwell taking over duties as owner Jim Crane oversees baseball operations during the transition. Brown thanked the organization; his tenure included high-priced signings like Jose Abreu and Rafael Montero that underperformed and a lack of extensions for core players Jeremy Peña, Kyle Tucker, Hunter Brown, Alex Bregman and Framber Valdez, though Cristian Javier did receive a five-year extension.
At the MLB general managers' meetings, the Houston Astros, led by GM Dana Brown, are exploring potential trades, including possibly moving setup man Ryan Pressly to manage luxury tax concerns. Pressly, who has a no-trade clause, could be traded if a suitable deal is found. The Astros are also prioritizing a reunion with Alex Bregman and addressing their offensive strategy, focusing on patience at the plate. Discussions about extending players like Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez are ongoing, but the team is cautious about long-term deals.