Espada’s Playoff Push Amid Uncertainty | MLB News

The Astros are clinging to playoff hopes with Joe Espada at the helm, just half a game behind the Rangers in the AL West — a wild turnaround after last year’s first non-playoff finish since 2016. Espada, promoted from bench coach, led them to 88 wins and a division title his rookie season, but now faces pressure to deliver again as ownership tightens the purse strings, reportedly blocking key trades like a potential deal for Bryan Abreu. With the offseason uncertain and the Wild Card race heating up, Espada must juggle immediate wins while navigating a future that’s far from guaranteed.

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