Joe Espada Appointed as New Manager of Houston Astros

Espada, Former Bench Coach and Second Latino Manager in Astros History, to Replace Retired Dusty Baker

Joe Espada has been introduced as the new manager of the Houston Astros, replacing Dusty Baker who retired last month.
Espada, who has been with the Astros as a bench coach since 2018, is the second Latino manager in the franchise's history.
General Manager Dana Brown, who has been with the team for a year, praised Espada's leadership skills, communication, and humility.
Espada has had multiple interviews for managerial positions in the past, but this is his first appointment as a manager.
The Astros have reached the AL Championship Series in seven straight seasons and won their second title in 2022.