Overview

• 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.