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Astros Confirm Dana Brown and Joe Espada Will Return for 2026

The club signals stability after an injury-ravaged 87–75 season that snapped its postseason streak.

Aug 6, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) walks back from the pitcher's mound against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images/ File Photo
HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 07: Manager Joe Espada #19 of the Houston Astros looks on prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Minute Maid Park on September 07, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Houston confirmed Tuesday that its GM and manager will stay in place, with both under contract through the 2026 season.
  • The Astros finished 87–75 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 after losing a tiebreaker to the Tigers.
  • Houston squandered a seven-game AL West lead and went 3–6 over its final nine games, finishing three back of the Mariners.
  • Injuries sidelined 28 players, limited Yordan Álvarez to 48 games, and cost the team the most projected WAR in MLB, according to FanGraphs.
  • Dana Brown says the offseason review will target starting pitching, with Framber Valdez a key free-agent question and an infield surplus that could be leveraged in trades.